Nashville Zoo rejects DC Blox proposal for smaller data center next to zoo. Here’s what we know

Nashville Zoo rejected DC Blox’s proposal to build a 69,000-square-foot data center next to the zoo, citing unproven safety concerns for animals, schools, and communities. Metro Council recently approved data-center regulations limiting size and location, adding complexity to the dispute. Existing data centers and new projects, including one at Fisk University, highlight ongoing regional interest in such developments.