Large Data Center Moratorium
Summary
City Council enacted a one-year emergency moratorium on data centers requiring 10+ megawatts of power to study environmental, energy, water, and noise impacts before allowing such industrial facilities.
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
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Knoxville residents and utility ratepayers who are protected from potential strain on power and water supplies and excessive noise.
Prospective data center developers seeking to establish operations in Knoxville during the moratorium period.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Tennessee city moves to block large data centers for a year as AI boom strains power, water
Tennessee city moves to block large data centers for a year as AI boom strains power, water The Cool Down
"Our clean water is not for sale": City of Knoxville passes one-year moratorium on data centers
"Our clean water is not for sale": City of Knoxville passes one-year moratorium on data centers Spectrum News
City Council (Regular) - Jul 7, 2026
City Council enacted a one-year emergency moratorium on data centers requiring 10+ megawatts of power to study environmental, energy, water, and noise impacts before allowing such industrial facilities.
Knoxville City Council to consider one-year data center moratorium
Knoxville City Council to consider one-year data center moratorium WATE 6 On Your Side
Knoxville City Council to consider one-year data center moratorium
Knoxville City Council to consider one-year data center moratorium WATE 6 On Your Side
Knoxville mayor to request data center moratorium
Knoxville mayor to request data center moratorium WATE 6 On Your Side
Knoxville mayor sends letter to city/county planners asking for data center safeguards, citing concerns about potential impacts
Knoxville mayor sends letter to city/county planners asking for data center safeguards, citing concerns about potential impacts WBIR
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