Proposed data center near Nashville Zoo sparks heavy pushback
Summary
People in Nashville are opposing the building of a large data center near the Nashville Zoo. They worry the noise, lights, and fumes from the data center could harm the zoo's animals. The company building it promises to limit disruptions, but local officials are considering new rules to keep data centers away from sensitive places like zoos.Key Facts
- A nearly 70,000-square-foot data center is planned near the Nashville Zoo.
- The data center would run 24/7, close to animals including endangered species.
- Residents and the zoo’s CEO say noise, lights, and fumes could stress animals and disrupt their natural cycles.
- Country singer Brad Paisley supports an online petition opposing the project, which has nearly 400,000 signatures.
- Nashville’s Metro Planning Commission held a hearing about banning large data centers near zoos, parks, homes, and daycares.
- DC BLOX, the company behind the data center, says it uses soundproof housing for generators and controls exhaust to reduce impact.
- There are over 4,300 data centers in the U.S., with 14 states proposing bans on new centers near certain communities.
- The Nashville Zoo is open to talking with the company but doubts a compromise can fully address the problems.
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