Event Brief
Jacobs seeks “responsible” rules for data centers
Filed: Jun 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: After a Knox County Commission pause on new data center permits, Mayor Glenn Jacobs urges priority regulations for “responsible” development.
WHO: Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs; Knox County Commission
WHAT: Pushing for regulations governing “responsible” data center development following a one-year permit pause
WHEN: Jun 25, 2026 at 12:15 PM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: The Knox County Commission passed an ordinance pausing permits for new data centers for a year, prompting Jacobs to prioritize new “responsible” development regulations.
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