Data Centers in Heavy Manufacturing District Zoning Code Amendment
Summary
City officials are studying new zoning rules to regulate data centers in the Heavy Manufacturing (HM) district.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could attract major technology investments and high-value industrial utility customers.
Utility providers and technology-driven industrial developers.
Residents or businesses concerned about high electricity and water consumption or industrial noise.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Planning Commission (Regular) - Oct 26, 2026
City officials are studying new zoning rules to regulate data centers in the Heavy Manufacturing (HM) district.
Resident urges Cookeville to reject data centers, citing water and power concerns
Resident urges Cookeville to reject data centers, citing water and power concerns citizenportal.ai
City Council (Regular) - May 21, 2026
A local resident spoke out at the meeting urging the city council to reject any future data center proposals due to concerns over high electricity and water usage and low job creation.
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