Nashville Mayor Signals Support for Temporary Data Center Moratorium, Hedges on Zoning Policy

Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell supports a temporary moratorium on large data centers while legislation is developed, aligning with Councilmember Courtney Johnston’s proposal. Two council bills—one for a moratorium and another for permanent zoning—remain pending. Activists criticize the mayor’s executive order as insufficient, arguing it lacks enforceable measures.