Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-LATEFILEDHeld

This ordinance proposes a temporary moratorium on accepting, processing, approving, and issuing permits related to zoning, building, or grading for data center developments within Nashville and Davidson County. The moratorium aims to pause such developments to allow for further review or consideration. The bill is currently held and has not advanced 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 & Davidson County.

33 sponsors
Introduced 6/1/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill

What it does

  • 1Declares a temporary moratorium on acceptance of permits for data center developments
  • 2Includes zoning, building, and grading permits within the scope of the moratorium
  • 3Applies to all property within Nashville and Davidson County

This ordinance proposes a temporary moratorium on accepting, processing, approving, and issuing permits related to zoning, building, or grading for data center developments within Nashville and Davidson County. The moratorium aims to pause such developments to allow for further review or consideration. The bill is currently held and has not advanced in the legislative process.

Affects
Data center developersProperty owners within Nashville and Davidson CountyMetropolitan Council

Legislative history

6/2/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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