Event Brief
Don’t ban data centers—require them to pay
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 29, 2026 at 4:20 AM ET
Summary: A Tennessee lawmaker argues Tennessee did not ban data centers this year, instead requiring large facilities to pay for the power grid capacity they use. He contrasts that approach with his opponent’s pledge at a Union County candidates’ forum to ban all data centers.
WHO: Dennis Powers, Tennessee State Representative; an unnamed political opponent
WHAT: Argues against a blanket ban on data centers and supports requiring large data centers to pay for grid power use.
WHEN: Sep 29, 2026 at 4:18 AM ET
WHERE: Union County, Tennessee
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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