In a 3-to-2 vote on Monday evening, the Loudon City Council approved a resolution imposing a 12-month pause on zoning for new data centers. The temporary ban, initially proposed for 18 months, can be extended for an additional 12 months after a July recommendation from the Loudon Regional Planning Commission.
WHO:Loudon City Council; Loudon Regional Planning Commission
WHAT:Approved a resolution pausing zoning for new data centers for 12 months (with an optional 12-month extension).
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 9:56 AM ET
WHERE:Loudon, Tennessee
WHY:The pause was enacted following a recommendation from the Loudon Regional Planning Commission in July.
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