Coffee County
Coverage of Coffee County in the Nexus archive.
- Coffee County leaders protect farmland from data centers in zoning changes
Coffee County leaders have implemented zoning changes to restrict data centers, server farms, and cryptocurrency mining from agricultural districts, protecting farmland vital to the local economy. The County Commission approved these changes within a one-year moratorium, with the Planning Commission next considering conditions like size limits and environmental testing for potential approval this fall.
- La Vergne considers zoning rules to keep future data centers away from neighborhoods
La Vergne is proposing zoning changes to restrict future data centers to a specific industrial area with a 1,000-foot buffer from residential zones. The move aims to address resident concerns about environmental, health, and property value impacts, following similar debates in other Middle Tennessee communities.
- First steps to limit data centers up for a vote in Coffee Co.
The Coffee County Commission will vote on zoning changes to limit data centers to the M-2 Special Impact Industrial District, protecting agricultural land. A one-year ban on data centers was approved previously to allow time for drafting protections, with conditions for approval still under research by the planning commission.
- Metal sheet wraps around power line in Manchester after storm
A metal sheet wrapped around a power line in Manchester, Tennessee, following a storm, likely originating from a nearby garage roof. Manchester Police reported storm damage including downed trees and power outages affecting approximately 4,500 residents, primarily Duck River EMC customers.
- Coffee County vape store sweep leads to 3 arrests, officials warn more coming
Three people were arrested for selling vape products to minors during an undercover sweep of vape stores in Coffee County. Authorities warned that more arrests may follow.
- 'My little piece of heaven:' Why the fight against data centers in Tenn. is getting emotional
Coffee County, Tennessee, has implemented a one-year moratorium on data centers to draft zoning restrictions, driven by residents' concerns over land preservation and quality of life. The Planning Commission aims to limit data centers to industrial zones, enforce height limits to reduce light pollution, and explore funds for decommissioning risks. Residents like Jenny McKee emphasize protecting their land and community from potential negative impacts.
- Man wanted out of Coffee County for traffic stop arrested
A man who was wanted in Coffee County after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop has been arrested and is now in custody.
- Local Tennessee officials are putting data center plans on ice to consider regulations
Local governments in Tennessee have paused data center development amid resident opposition, with moratoria passed in McMinnville and Coffee County. Residents, including Kai Sage, argue companies target rural areas with cheap land and lax regulations, while data center growth is accelerating nationwide, particularly in the South.
- How big are Middle Tennessee's data centers? A look at facilities already operating
Middle Tennessee communities are debating new data center projects amid existing facilities of varying sizes. The largest operational data center in the region is a 1.44 million-square-foot facility in Clarksville, while proposed projects like Fisk University's 70,000-square-foot data center and DC Blox's 69,220-square-foot facility near the Nashville Zoo have sparked public concern. Several counties have imposed moratoriums on new data centers.