Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-LATEFILEDHeld
This ordinance proposes a temporary moratorium on accepting, processing, approving, and issuing zoning, building, or grading permits specifically for data center developments within Nashville and Davidson County. The intent is to pause such developments while further considerations or studies may be conducted.
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.
What it does
- 1Temporary moratorium on acceptance of permits for data center developments
- 2Suspension of processing and approval of zoning permits related to data centers
- 3Halt on issuance of building and grading permits for data center projects
This ordinance proposes a temporary moratorium on accepting, processing, approving, and issuing zoning, building, or grading permits specifically for data center developments within Nashville and Davidson County. The intent is to pause such developments while further considerations or studies may be conducted.
Affects
Data center developersProperty owners within Nashville & Davidson CountyMetropolitan Council permitting departments
Legislative history
6/2/2026
Metropolitan Council
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