Emergency ordinance enacting moratorium on large data centers

An Emergency Ordinance enacting a one-year moratorium on the permitting, construction or development of large data centers requiring ten (10) megawatts or more of power in the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Administration)

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On July 7, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Emergency ordinance enacting moratorium on large data centers” by a vote of 7–0.

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Part of Data centers

move to approve the ordinance

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Denzel Grant

Topics: Zoning & land use

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The vote as recorded

Absent · 2

Karyn Adams District 1 Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

Aye · 7

Nathan Honeycutt District 2 Doug Lloyd District 3 Matthew DeBardelaben District 4 Charles Thomas District 5 Denzel Grant District 6 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B

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The clerk’s minutes note 2 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 7 July 2026 meeting — page 12

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