# Tennessee Data Center Moratorium Tracker

Source: https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/tennessee
Markdown alternate of the page above; the site index is https://savrn.com/llms.txt

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Tennessee has 1 state-level data-center restriction in force. 1 more bill is pending. 38 city and county measures are tracked here, 33 of them in force. Every entry below links to its primary source: a legislature page, a governor's office, a local government, or the reporting of record.

Last updated October 2026 4 state-level measures 38 local measures 40 primary sources

Tennessee

TN

In force

4

State-level measures on record, 1 in force

38

City and county measures, 33 in force

40

Primary sources cited on this page

#15

of 50 states with anything on record, by measure count

## State-level measures in Tennessee

Every statewide moratorium, pause, siting restriction, or tax-incentive rollback in Tennessee we can verify against a primary source. Strongest status first.

| Measure | Status | What it does | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| HB 1847 / SB 2128Data Center Cost Responsibility Act | In force 2026-05 | Signed by Gov. Lee on May 7, 2026 and effective on signing. Requires owners and operators of proposed and existing data centers to pay the full cost of the utility infrastructure needed to serve them and bars electric utilities from raising other customers' rates to support data centers. The Senate passed it unanimously; the House passed it 76-14. |  |
| SB 2584Taxes, Sales - As introduced, authorizes a qualified data center that applies for job tax credits to certify electronically that it has | Proposed 2026-04 | Tennessee SB 2584 (114): Taxes, Sales - As introduced, authorizes a qualified data center that applies for job tax credits to certify electronically that it has not, within the previous 12 months. Last action 2026-04-20: Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026. |  |
| SB 2266Taxes, Sales - As enacted, specifies that any entity that qualifies for exemption as a spallation neutron source facility will not be eligible for a sales | Failed / vetoed 2018-05 | Tennessee SB 2266 (110): Taxes, Sales - As enacted, specifies that any entity that qualifies for exemption as a spallation neutron source facility will not be eligible for a sales and use tax exemption with regard to any. Last action 2018-05-18: Effective date(s) 05/15/2018. |  |
| SB 2653Tennessee: SB2653 creates the Tennessee Data Center Impact Review Act, establishing a formal review process for data center impacts on communities | Failed / vetoed 2026-02 | SB2653 creates the Tennessee Data Center Impact Review Act, establishing a formal review process for data center impacts on communities, environment, and infrastructure. The bill amends multiple Tennessee Code sections across eight titles and was introduced February 2, 2026 with companion bill HB2392. It was deferred in the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to March 17, 2026, while HB2392 was placed on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee calendar for March 18. SB 2653 (Impact Review Act) stalled in Senate Commerce & Labor; TN adjourned Apr 23, 2026 with only the industry-friendly self-generation bill passing. |  |

## City and county moratoria in Tennessee

Most of the movement is local, where a building pause or permit halt does not need a legislative session. 38 tracked measures in Tennessee, each with its source.

Anderson County

2026-06

In force

Two-year data center moratorium

The Anderson County Commission unanimously approved a two-year moratorium on new data centers in mid-June 2026 to research impacts and craft safeguards.

Anderson County (2-year moratorium on data centers, crypto mining, battery storage), TN

2026-06

In force

Anderson County (2-year moratorium on data centers, crypto mining, battery storage), TN data center moratorium

On June 15, 2026 the Anderson County (TN) Commission approved a two-year moratorium on new cryptocurrency mining, data processing, and battery storage development (facilities ≥20,000 sq ft or 5+ MW) after residents packed the meeting, to study regulations the county currently lacks.

Bristol

2025-01

In force

Local moratorium on data centers through October 24, 2027

Two-year moratorium on data processing centers, approved unanimously; effective Oct 24, 2025. The measure runs to October 24, 2027.

Carter County

2026-08

In force

Local moratorium on data centers through August 17, 2027

1-year moratorium on all AI data centers and cryptocurrency mining centers, passed 20-1 after public comment ran heavily in favour, to let the county study environmental and community impact. The report dates the vote to 'Monday evening' of the week it published; Aug 17 is that Monday. The measure runs to August 17, 2027.

Cedar Hill

2026-01

In force

Local moratorium on data centers through June 1, 2028

Two-year moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining; first Robertson County city to act. The measure runs to June 1, 2028.

Cedar Hill (Robertson County, mayor proposing 2-year data center + crypto moratorium), TN

2026-06

In force

Cedar Hill (Robertson County, mayor proposing 2-year data center + crypto moratorium), TN data center moratorium

Cedar Hill Mayor John Edwards proposed a 2-year moratorium on data centers and crypto mining, prompted by a large project planned across the state line in Franklin, KY. He plans to bring it to town leaders the following month; no vote yet. On June 1, 2026, the Cedar Hill (Robertson County) council enacted a 2-year moratorium on data centers and crypto-mining within city limits, citing electrical, water, wastewater, noise, and traffic concerns.

Clinton

2026-01

In force

Local moratorium on data centers through December 22, 2026

Six-month moratorium on new data centers, approved unanimously; applies within city limits only. The measure runs to December 22, 2026.

Coffee County

2026-06

In force

One-year data center moratorium

The Coffee County Commission unanimously passed a one-year moratorium on new data centers on June 9, 2026, later adding zoning rules barring them from the agricultural district.

Crossville

2026-08

In force

Local moratorium on data centers through August 12, 2028

Two-year moratorium on data centers and high-density computing, passed on third reading; halts new permits for server farms and crypto mining. Mayor chose moratorium over permanent ban to avoid lawsuits. The measure runs to August 12, 2028 and covers new applications.

Dickson County

2026-07

In force

Six-month moratorium on data center rezonings

The Dickson County Commission approved a six-month moratorium on data centers at its regular meeting on Monday, July 20, 2026. Date corrected from 7-21 to 7-20. The claim that it was kept in place on Sept. 9 was not independently confirmed.

Grundy County

2026-01

In force

County moratorium on data centers through May 18, 2028

Two-year moratorium on data centers, crypto mining, and high-impact data processing in unincorporated areas; approved unanimously by county commission. The measure runs to May 18, 2028.

Hamblen County

2026-01

In force

County moratorium on data centers through July 7, 2027

One-year moratorium on data centers, crypto mining, and high-performance computing with 5+ MW peak demand; exempts First Civil District industrial zone. The measure runs to July 7, 2027.

Hamilton County

2026-01

In force

County moratorium on data centers through July 15, 2027

One-year moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated areas only; does not affect approved Chattanooga projects. The measure runs to July 15, 2027.

Hawkins County

2026-07

In force

Resolution banning data centers and cryptocurrency mines

The Hawkins County Commission passed a resolution on July 27, 2026 banning data centers and cryptocurrency mines in the county, with 12 yes votes and two commissioners absent. The report states the commission had passed similar measures before and that the county's ban is the subject of a federal lawsuit.

Johnson City

2026-05

In force

Data center moratorium extended to Dec. 3, 2026

The City Commission voted unanimously in May 2026 to extend its existing data center moratorium from June 5 to Dec. 3, 2026 while it studies noise limits and setback rules.

Jonesborough

2026-01

In force

Local moratorium on data centers with no end date

Zoning restriction requiring data centers be at least 1,500 feet from residential structures. The measure has no end date by design.

Knox County

2026-07

In force

One-year data center moratorium (through June 30, 2027)

The Knox County Commission approved a one-year moratorium on data center projects effective through June 30, 2027, defining data centers to include AI and cryptocurrency operations.

Knoxville

2026-07

In force

One-year moratorium on large data centers (10 MW+)

The Knoxville City Council passed an emergency ordinance on July 8, 2026 imposing a one-year moratorium on permitting or construction of large data centers requiring 10 MW or more of power.

Loudon County

2026-01

In force

County moratorium on data centers through December 30, 2026

Six-month moratorium on new data centers with 50+ MW peak demand; covers permits, zoning, building approvals, utility extensions, and development agreements. The measure runs to December 30, 2026.

Maury County

2026-01

In force

County moratorium on data centers through July 19, 2027

12-month moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas; 24-month amendment rejected on county attorney advice. Hard end date July 19, 2027. The measure runs to July 19, 2027.

McMinnville

2026-06

In force

Local moratorium on data centers through December 3, 2027

18-month moratorium, unanimous; prompted by a proposed 25 MW Nvidia GB200 NVL72 AI campus. 2,600+ petition signatures. Town halls scheduled Jun 25 and 29. The measure runs to December 3, 2027 and applies at a threshold of 25 MW.

McMinnville (18-month data center moratorium, first reading), TN

2026-06

In force

McMinnville (18-month data center moratorium, first reading), TN data center moratorium

On June 3, 2026, the McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved on first reading an 18-month moratorium covering data centers, Bitcoin mining, and microchip manufacturing, following 90+ minutes of public comment, to study infrastructure, environmental, and noise impacts. A second reading is required for final adoption. On June 9, 2026 the McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen gave unanimous final passage to the 18-month moratorium, effective immediately. It was prompted by opposition to a proposed ~25 MW, 96,000-sq-ft AI data center (designed for Nvidia GB200 NVL72) near residential neighborhoods; the city chose a moratorium over a ban for legal defensibility.

Morgan County

2026-01

In force

County moratorium on data centers through June 12, 2028

Two-year moratorium on data centers capable of 10+ MW peak demand; county commission proactive measure, no proposals pending. The measure runs to June 12, 2028.

Nashville

2026-07

In force

Local moratorium on data centers through December 1, 2026

Metro Council passed the city's first data center regulations plus a permit moratorium; an amendment holds the pause to Dec 1 whether or not the regulations pass. The measure runs to December 1, 2026.

Nashville-Davidson County

2026-07

In force

Data center permit moratorium plus zoning regulations

Metro Council on July 21, 2026 adopted first-ever data center regulations and a moratorium on data center permits through Dec. 1, 2026, banning facilities over 500,000 sq ft.

Roane County

2026-07

In force

Roane County data center moratorium

The Roane County Commission approved a resolution directing the regional planning commission to draft a two-year moratorium -- amended up from an initially proposed 180 days -- on new data centers, cryptocurrency-mining operations, and battery storage facilities. Commissioners cited the burden such facilities can place on emergency-response resources during incident events as the rationale for the extended pause. Roane joins a growing list of East Tennessee counties moving to pause data center development pending study.

Shelbyville

2026-01

In force

Local moratorium on data centers for a stated term

Moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining plants; duration not specified in available sources. The measure has a stated duration whose end date is not recorded.

Smithville

2026-08

In force

18-month moratorium on data centers and crypto mining

The Smithville Board of Aldermen gave final approval on Aug. 3, 2026 to an ordinance establishing an 18-month moratorium on applications for high-density computing, data centers and cryptocurrency mining. It runs 18 months from passage or until comprehensive zoning amendments are adopted, whichever comes first; no such project was pending.

Spring City

2026-07

In force

Two-year moratorium on AI data centers

Spring City town officials voted on July 30, 2026, after a public hearing, to approve a two-year moratorium on AI data centers. The report describes the measure as temporary and not a permanent prohibition.

Warren County

2026-01

In force

County moratorium on data centers through June 22, 2027

12-month moratorium on new data center proposals; separate from McMinnville's 18-month city moratorium. The measure runs to June 22, 2027.

Washington County

2026-03

In force

One-year data center moratorium (through June 30, 2027)

Washington County commissioners voted 13-2 to approve a one-year moratorium forbidding construction, operation and permitting of data centers through June 30, 2027.

White County

2026-01

In force

County moratorium on data centers with no end date

Ban on data centers and data mining facilities; did not go through formal zoning process; enforcement challenged by 4.9 MW crypto proposal. The measure has no end date by design and applies at a threshold of 4.9 MW.

Wilson County

2026-07

In force

Temporary data center moratorium

The Wilson County Commission unanimously approved a resolution imposing a six-month moratorium, running from July 20, 2026, on applications and permits for data centers and high-density computing facilities, and created a study committee. Date corrected from 7-21 to 7-20.

Memphis

2026-10

Paused

Proposed 12-month data center pause

The Memphis City Council voted 7-5 on October 6, 2026, to postpone a vote on a proposed 12-month data center moratorium, effectively pausing consideration of the measure until October 20. Council members and residents expressed concerns about the impact of data centers, particularly those developed by Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI, on the community and infrastructure.

Gallatin

2026-09

Proposed

Proposed twelve-month moratorium on new data centers

Gallatin City Council passed a data center moratorium ordinance on first reading on Sept. 15, 2026, amended from 12 months to six months on the mayor's tie-breaking vote; second reading is pending. Earlier, WSMV reported on July 29 that city leaders had approved a 60-day pause on processing new data center applications; the claimed Aug. 5 date for that suspension was not confirmed.

Moore County

2026-03

Proposed

Moore County data center moratorium (proposed)

The Moore County, Tennessee, Metro Council is considering a two-year moratorium on data center construction and expansion, which would take effect April 20, 2026. During the moratorium, the county would stop accepting new applications for special use permits, zoning amendments, and building permits related to data centers. County staff would study potential effects on energy use, water demand, noise, and land use in coordination with local utility providers.

Rutherford County

2026-08

Proposed

Proposed six-month data center moratorium

A Rutherford County commission committee approved a motion on Aug. 5, 2026 proposing a six-month moratorium on data centers, contingent on legal review, and agreed to carry the item to the full County Commission. Planning staff said the county has no data-center-specific regulations and had received no inquiries for large facilities in unincorporated areas.

Sullivan County

2025-11

Proposed

Sullivan County data center moratorium (proposed)

Sullivan County Commissioner Jessica Means introduced a 4-month moratorium resolution on data mining and crypto mining centers on November 20, 2025. The commission deferred the vote at their December meeting. Subsequently, a major data center project was announced for Sullivan County (Indiana, near Merom Generating Station / Heartland Industrial Park, 1,000+ acres). Phase 1: $20B investment, 750 peak construction jobs, 125 permanent jobs. Phase 2: $45B, 2,000 peak construction jobs, 375 permanent. Project includes seven buildings and two end users. Community benefit package includes $25M to the county per phase plus $4.5M for local programs (Brownbaggers School Food, Merom Camp, Sullivan County Park and Lake).

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### Where Tennessee stands

Across the whole tracker we hold 334 state-level measures in 49 states and 1253 city and county measures, against 1419 primary sources. Tennessee accounts for 4 of the state-level measures and 38 of the local ones.

By total measures on record it is #15 of the 50 states and DC carrying any tracked action, and #12 by city and county measures alone. Ranking is by count of sourced entries in this dataset, so it measures documented activity, not the size of the buildout.

## Sources for Tennessee

40 citations behind the entries above. Each opens in a new tab.

- Statewide · HB 1847 / SB 2128 — Data Center Cost Responsibility Act (In force, 2026-05) [wkrn.com →](https://www.wkrn.com/news/tennessee-politics/new-data-center-electricity-infrastructure-law/)
- Statewide · SB 2584 — Taxes, Sales - As introduced, authorizes a qualified data center that applies for job tax credits to certify electronically that it has (Proposed, 2026-04) [wapp.capitol.tn.gov →](https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2584&ga=114)
- Statewide · SB 2266 — Taxes, Sales - As enacted, specifies that any entity that qualifies for exemption as a spallation neutron source facility will not be eligible for a sales (Failed / vetoed, 2018-05) [wapp.capitol.tn.gov →](http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2266&GA=110)
- Statewide · SB 2653 — Tennessee: SB2653 creates the Tennessee Data Center Impact Review Act, establishing a formal review process for data center impacts on communities (Failed / vetoed, 2026-02) [wapp.capitol.tn.gov →](https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2653&ga=114)
- Anderson County and 1 other locality — 2 separate measures, cited together (In force, 2026-06) [wvlt.tv →](https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/06/16/anderson-county-commission-proposes-2-year-moratorium-local-data-centers/)
- Bristol — Local moratorium on data centers through October 24, 2027 (In force, 2025-01) [supertalk929.com →](https://www.supertalk929.com/2025/10/08/2-year-moratorium-on-data-centers-in-bristol-tn/)
- Carter County — Local moratorium on data centers through August 17, 2027 (In force, 2026-08) [elizabethton.com →](https://elizabethton.com/2026/08/18/one-year-moratorium-passes-for-ai-data-centers-in-carter-county/)
- Cedar Hill — Local moratorium on data centers through June 1, 2028 (In force, 2026-01) [mainstreetmediatn.com →](https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/news-robertsoncountyconnection/cedar-hill-imposes-moratorium-on-data-centers-within-city-limits/)
- Cedar Hill (Robertson County, mayor proposing 2-year data center + crypto moratorium), TN — Cedar Hill (Robertson County, mayor proposing 2-year data center + crypto moratorium), TN data center moratorium (In force, 2026-06) [fox17.com →](https://fox17.com/news/local/cedar-hill-mayor-calls-for-data-center-moratorium-in-tennessee)
- Clinton — Local moratorium on data centers through December 22, 2026 (In force, 2026-01) [mycouriernews.com →](https://mycouriernews.com/articles/2026/07/11260/clinton-approves-six-month-hold-on-data-centers)
- Coffee County — One-year data center moratorium (In force, 2026-06) [newschannel5.com →](https://www.newschannel5.com/news/state/tennessee/coffee-county/coffee-county-bans-new-data-centers-for-one-year)
- Crossville — Local moratorium on data centers through August 12, 2028 (In force, 2026-08) [1025wowcountry.com →](https://1025wowcountry.com/2026/08/12/crossville-city-council-passes-data-center-moratorium/)
- Dickson County — Six-month moratorium on data center rezonings (In force, 2026-07) [mainstreetmediatn.com →](https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/dicksonpost/dickson-county-commission-votes-on-data-center-moratorium/)
- Grundy County — County moratorium on data centers through May 18, 2028 (In force, 2026-01) [sewaneemessenger.com →](https://www.sewaneemessenger.com/headlines/?post_id=3474&title=trend-setting-grundy-county-data-center-moratorium)
- Hamblen County — County moratorium on data centers through July 7, 2027 (In force, 2026-01) [hamblencountytn.gov →](https://www.hamblencountytn.gov/ai-datacenter-moratorium/)
- Hamilton County — County moratorium on data centers through July 15, 2027 (In force, 2026-01) [local3news.com →](https://www.local3news.com/local-news/update-hamilton-county-approves-one-year-moratorium-on-new-data-centers-in-unincorporated-areas/article_9ff722e4-a174-4361-95c3-0cce1db669bc.html)
- Hawkins County — Resolution banning data centers and cryptocurrency mines (In force, 2026-07) [wjhl.com →](https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/hawkins-co-commission-passes-resolution-banning-data-centers-crypto-mines/)
- Johnson City — Data center moratorium extended to Dec. 3, 2026 (In force, 2026-05) [supertalk929.com →](https://www.supertalk929.com/2026/05/22/johnson-city-commission-votes-to-extend-data-center-moratorium/)
- Jonesborough and 1 other locality — 2 separate measures, cited together (In force, 2026-01) [servercountry.org →](https://servercountry.org/policy/tennessee/)
- Knox County — One-year data center moratorium (through June 30, 2027) (In force, 2026-07) [wate.com →](https://www.wate.com/news/knox-county-news/knox-county-data-center-moratorium/)
- Knoxville — One-year moratorium on large data centers (10 MW+) (In force, 2026-07) [knoxvilletn.gov →](https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/news/2026/cc_approves_waterfront_plan_data_ctr_moratorium)
- Loudon County — County moratorium on data centers through December 30, 2026 (In force, 2026-01) [wvlt.tv →](https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/06/30/loudon-county-approves-pause-data-centers/)
- Maury County — County moratorium on data centers through July 19, 2027 (In force, 2026-01) [frontporchradiotn.com →](https://www.frontporchradiotn.com/post/southern-middle-tn-today-news-with-tom-price-7-23-26)
- McMinnville — Local moratorium on data centers through December 3, 2027 (In force, 2026-06) [wsmv.com →](https://www.wsmv.com/2026/06/03/mcminnville-approves-18-month-moratorium-new-data-centers-creating-requirements-numerous-impact-studies/)
- McMinnville (18-month data center moratorium, first reading), TN — McMinnville (18-month data center moratorium, first reading), TN data center moratorium (In force, 2026-06) [theucnow.com →](https://theucnow.com/2026/06/03/mcminnville-board-unanimously-approves-center-moratorium/)
- Morgan County — County moratorium on data centers through June 12, 2028 (In force, 2026-01) [themountainpress.com →](https://www.themountainpress.com/morgan/news/morgan-county-passes-resolution-preventing-ai-data-centers-for-2-years/article_a632d5e3-a4c0-57c4-aba6-a660f76ccca6.html)
- Nashville — Local moratorium on data centers through December 1, 2026 (In force, 2026-07) [nashvillebanner.com →](https://nashvillebanner.com/2026/07/21/nashville-data-center-regulations-moratorium/)
- Nashville-Davidson County — Data center permit moratorium plus zoning regulations (In force, 2026-07) [wsmv.com →](https://www.wsmv.com/2026/07/22/metro-council-passes-first-data-center-regulations-nashville-heres-what-changes/)
- Roane County — Roane County data center moratorium (In force, 2026-07) [wvlt.tv →](https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/07/14/they-are-monster-deal-with-during-emergency-events-another-east-tennessee-county-moves-closer-pausing-data-centers/)
- Shelbyville — Local moratorium on data centers for a stated term (In force, 2026-01) [wsmv.com →](https://www.wsmv.com/video/2026/07/09/shelbyville-city-council-passes-data-center-moratorium/)
- Smithville — 18-month moratorium on data centers and crypto mining (In force, 2026-08) [wjle.com →](https://www.wjle.com/city-gives-final-nod-to-18-month-data-center-moratorium-ordinance/)
- Spring City — Two-year moratorium on AI data centers (In force, 2026-07) [wdef.com →](https://www.wdef.com/spring-city-approves-two-year-moratorium-on-ai-data-centers/)
- Washington County — One-year data center moratorium (through June 30, 2027) (In force, 2026-03) [wjhl.com →](https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/washington-county-commission-approves-data-center-moratorium/)
- White County — County moratorium on data centers with no end date (In force, 2026-01) [wsmv.com →](https://www.wsmv.com/2026/08/10/white-county-executive-reviews-legal-options-after-proposed-data-center-bypasses-local-ban/)
- Wilson County — Temporary data center moratorium (In force, 2026-07) [mainstreetmediatn.com →](https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/chronicleofmtjuliet/wilson-county-approves-six-month-data-center-moratorium/)
- Memphis — Proposed 12-month data center pause (Paused, 2026-10) [businessinsider.com →](https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-took-heat-at-chaotic-memphis-data-center-vote-2026-10)
- Gallatin — Proposed twelve-month moratorium on new data centers (Proposed, 2026-09) [newschannel5.com →](https://www.newschannel5.com/news/state/tennessee/sumner-county/gallatin-city-council-advances-6-month-moratoriums-on-apartment-and-data-center-construction)
- Moore County — Moore County data center moratorium (proposed) (Proposed, 2026-03) [mcobserver.news →](https://mcobserver.news/news/metro-council-to-consider-data-center-moratorium/)
- Rutherford County — Proposed six-month data center moratorium (Proposed, 2026-08) [cpo.soar.com →](https://cpo.soar.com/articles/8938204/Tennessee/Committee-approves-6month-moratorium-on-data-centers-pending-legal-review)
- Sullivan County — Sullivan County data center moratorium (proposed) (Proposed, 2025-11) [heraldcourier.com →](https://heraldcourier.com/news/article_9b6dc9dc-7dee-4370-a502-5ac8fb794474.html)

[See all 1419 sources across every state →](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/sources)

## What does bind large loads in Tennessee

A moratorium is only one way a data center gets stopped. The grid operator decides whether it can connect at all, and on what terms. Tennessee sits in 2 footprints.

Non-RTO utility territoryDominant

No RTO or ISO market here. Interconnection terms, study queues and curtailment rights for a large load are set by the individual utility and its state commission.

PJM

Large loads must bring new capacity or be curtailed first. Filed, pending at FERC.

TVA serves nearly the whole state, no RTO; Appalachian Power/AEP's Kingsport-area territory in northeast TN is PJM (TN is in PJM's 13-state list).

[See the full Data Center Grid Operator Watchlist →](https://savrn.com/data-center-grid-operator-watchlist)

## States next door

8 of the 8 states bordering Tennessee have at least one data-center measure on record. Restrictions tend to travel between neighbors, so this is usually where the next one comes from.

[Georgia 71](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/georgia) [North Carolina 68](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/north-carolina) [Kentucky 48](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/kentucky) [Virginia 45](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/virginia) [Missouri 24](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/missouri) [Alabama 21](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/alabama) [Arkansas 17](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/arkansas) [Mississippi 5](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/mississippi)

## Data centers in Tennessee

The US Data Center Map identifies 75 facilities run by 31 operators in Tennessee, each one placed from primary sources and listed by city and by operator, with the measures on this page beside them.

[Open the Tennessee data center map →](https://savrn.com/data-center-map/tennessee) · [The US Data Center Map →](https://savrn.com/data-center-map)

[Alabama](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/alabama) [Alaska](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/alaska) [Arizona](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/arizona) [Arkansas](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/arkansas) [California](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/california) [Colorado](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/colorado) [Connecticut](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/connecticut) [Delaware](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/delaware) [Florida](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/florida) [Georgia](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/georgia) [Hawaii](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/hawaii) [Idaho](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/idaho) [Illinois](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/illinois) [Indiana](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/indiana) [Iowa](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/iowa) [Kansas](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/kansas) [Kentucky](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/kentucky) [Louisiana](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/louisiana) [Maine](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/maine) [Maryland](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/maryland) [Massachusetts](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/massachusetts) [Michigan](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/michigan) [Minnesota](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/minnesota) [Mississippi](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/mississippi) [Missouri](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/missouri) [Montana](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/montana) [Nebraska](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/nebraska) [Nevada](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/nevada) [New Hampshire](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/new-hampshire) [New Jersey](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/new-jersey) [New Mexico](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/new-mexico) [New York](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/new-york) [North Carolina](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/north-carolina) [North Dakota](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/north-dakota) [Ohio](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/ohio) [Oklahoma](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/oklahoma) [Oregon](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/oregon) [Pennsylvania](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/pennsylvania) [Rhode Island](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/rhode-island) [South Carolina](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/south-carolina) [South Dakota](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/south-dakota) [Tennessee](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/tennessee) [Texas](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/texas) [Utah](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/utah) [Vermont](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/vermont) [Virginia](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/virginia) [Washington](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/washington) [Washington, DC](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/washington-dc) [West Virginia](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/west-virginia) [Wisconsin](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/wisconsin) [Wyoming](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker/wyoming)

### How to read this page

In force = a moratorium, siting restriction, or tax-incentive rollback that is currently enacted, by statute or executive order. Paused = a temporary hold on new incentives or applications. Proposed = introduced and still pending. Failed / vetoed = died in committee, was voted down, or was vetoed.

This page is generated from the same primary-sourced dataset as the national [U.S. Data Center Moratorium Tracker](https://savrn.com/data-center-moratorium-tracker) and is re-checked on the same weekly cycle, whether or not anything changed. Legislative status changes quickly; it is informational, not legal advice. Spot something out of date in Tennessee? [Tell us](https://savrn.com/contact).

Companion references: the [Data Center Grid Operator Watchlist](https://savrn.com/data-center-grid-operator-watchlist) for the interconnection and curtailment rules that bind here, the [Data Center Water Tracker](https://savrn.com/data-center-water-tracker) for water mandates, and the [Data Center Delay Watchlist](https://savrn.com/data-center-delay-tracker) for named projects.

## Why Tennessee is pushing back

The objections repeat from state to state: strain on the electric grid, water drawn for cooling, and the sense that a facility takes local resources without giving much back. SAVRN builds AI factories designed around those three objections: on-site power that does not lean on the public grid, direct-to-chip cooling that does not consume municipal water, and a training institute that puts local people to work inside the building.

[See how a SAVRN factory works](https://savrn.com/system) [Talk to us about a Tennessee site](https://savrn.com/engage)