Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1438Withdrawn

This ordinance proposed a temporary moratorium on the acceptance, processing, approval, and issuance of zoning, building, or grading permits for data center developments within Nashville and Davidson County. The intent was to pause new data center projects to allow for further review or planning considerations. However, the bill was withdrawn before advancing further in the legislative process.

An ordinance declaring a temporary moratorium upon the acceptance, processing, approval, and issuance of zoning, building, or grading permits for data center developments on property within Nashville and Davidson County.

21 sponsors
Introduced 6/9/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill
Withdrawn from consideration

What it does

  • 1Declare a temporary moratorium on permits related to data center developments
  • 2Apply the moratorium to zoning, building, and grading permits
  • 3Limit the moratorium to properties within Nashville and Davidson County

This ordinance proposed a temporary moratorium on the acceptance, processing, approval, and issuance of zoning, building, or grading permits for data center developments within Nashville and Davidson County. The intent was to pause new data center projects to allow for further review or planning considerations. However, the bill was withdrawn before advancing further in the legislative process.

Affects
Data center developersProperty owners within Nashville and Davidson CountyMetropolitan Council

Legislative history

6/16/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
6/16/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
6/16/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Johnston withdrew the bill.
6/9/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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