Event Brief
Knox County Approves 1-Year Data Center Moratorium
Filed: Jun 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Knox County commissioners unanimously approve a one-year pause on new data centers to study impacts on utilities and neighborhoods.
WHO: Knox County Commission; Commissioners Courtney Durrett (recused) and Andy Fox
WHAT: A unanimous 10-0 vote approves a one-year moratorium on new data center development
WHEN: Jun 23, 2026 at 6:55 AM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: Officials say the moratorium will allow time to study potential impacts on infrastructure, utilities, and surrounding neighborhoods, including energy and water demands.
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