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City of Knoxville · City Council

O-57-2026

Emergency ordinance enacting moratorium on large data centers

Its full path through the City Council — 1 appearance on record, oldest first. Every step links back to the official minutes.

  1. 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)

    Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

    Passed at this meeting.

    Roll call & discussion →

    Source: official minutes (PDF) for July 7, 2026.

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