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Knoxville pauses data center permits for a year
Filed: Jul 07, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: Knoxville City Council approved a one-year moratorium on data center permits while officials draft rules for future proposals.
WHO: Knoxville City Council and city officials
WHAT: Approved a one-year moratorium halting permits and construction of data centers
WHEN: Jul 07, 2026 at 9:44 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: City code lacks specific regulations for data center development, prompting officials to devise rules and regulations before approving future projects.
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