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Policy2026-08-06 · source-backed
Condemnation legislation passed third reading August 5, authorizing city attorneys to take 648 Grassmere Park where DC Blox planned a 10-megawatt data center next to the Nashville Zoo. Stated use: offices, warehouse space and employee training. In late July the council also passed new data center zoning restrictions and a permit moratorium through December 1. 258 points and 310 comments on HN. Paying a $14M premium to not have a data center is a strong revealed preference.
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