Knoxville Approves 1-Year Moratorium on Large Data Centers

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Knoxville City Council approved an emergency ordinance pausing large data center permitting and construction for one year.

WHO: Knoxville City Council and City of Knoxville planning and zoning staff

WHAT: A one-year moratorium on permitting and construction of large data centers within city limits

WHEN: Jul 8, 2026 at 6:19 AM ET

WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee

WHY: City leaders said the halt will allow planning and zoning staff to study impacts and develop safeguards amid concerns about neighborhood effects, power and water demands, greenhouse gas goals, and limited job creation.

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Knoxville pauses data center permits for a year · Jul 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Knoxville City Council weighs 1-year data center moratorium · Jul 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET

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