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Bristol council adopts two-year moratorium on new data centers

5906567 · October 7, 2025
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Summary

The Bristol, Tenn., City Council approved Ordinance 25‑20, imposing a two‑year moratorium on establishing new data centers while the Planning Commission reviews M‑2 zoning and related regulations.

The Bristol, Tennessee, City Council on Oct. 7 approved Ordinance 25‑20, a two‑year moratorium on the establishment of data centers inside city limits while the Planning Commission researches possible changes to the city’s M‑2 zoning regulations.

Planning staff presented the ordinance at a public hearing and told council the moratorium was recommended by the Planning Commission to allow time to study an “emerging technology” and update the M‑2…

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