Knoxville Civic Pulse

Data Center Moratorium Approved

Data Center Moratorium Approved

Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers to study impacts on power grids, water, and traffic. Significant land-use decision that challenges assumptions about low-impact development. The pause signals real concerns about infrastructure strain and future development.

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Updated Aug 16, 2026