Event Brief
Knox County pauses data center projects for 1 year
Filed: Jun 22, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: Knox County Commission approves a one-year moratorium on new data center construction and permitting while rules are developed.
WHO: Knox County Commission
WHAT: Approved a one-year moratorium on new data center projects, including construction, operation, and permitting for facilities up to 10 MW peak demand
WHEN: Jun 22, 2026 at 10:14 PM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: To create new rules and regulations governing data center proposals before allowing new projects to proceed
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