Cheatham County adds ‘Data Center’ definition and classifies it an extensive-impact facility

Feb 2, 2026

The Cheatham County Legislative Body approved a zone change and two amendments to its zoning resolution to add a definition of “Data Center” and list data centers as Extensive Impact Facilities, passing each motion by 9–0 with three commissioners absent.

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Cheatham County commissioners on Feb. 2 approved three land-use actions that add a formal definition of “Data Center” to the county Zoning Resolution and classify data centers as Extensive Impact Facilities.

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