Nashville Zoo data center: What comes next after Metro Council’s vote for eminent domain

Nashville’s Metro Council authorized using eminent domain to purchase land from DC Blox, halting its plan to build a data center near the Nashville Zoo. The move could cost taxpayers up to $37 million and may lead to legal disputes, as DC Blox previously paid $23 million for the property. Community opposition cited the zoo’s proximity, lack of community outreach by DC Blox, and non-compliant permits.