Dennis Hunt
Coverage of Dennis Hunt 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.
- '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.