Event Brief
Roane County seeks 2-year pause on data centers
Filed: Jul 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: Roane County commissioners voted to request a two-year moratorium on new data centers, crypto mining, and battery storage.
WHO: Roane County commissioners; Commissioner Lance Duff; Commissioner Brad Goss; regional planning commission
WHAT: Requested a two-year moratorium on new data centers, cryptocurrency mining operations, and battery storage facilities
WHEN: Jul 14, 2026 at 9:22 AM ET
WHERE: Roane County, Tennessee
WHY: Concerns about infrastructure demands, public safety, emergency response challenges, and quality-of-life impacts from rapid growth of large-scale technology and energy facilities
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