Grassmere Park
Coverage of Grassmere Park in the Nexus archive.
- Petition against proposed data center next to Nashville Zoo gets more than 400,000 signatures
A petition opposing a proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo has collected over 400,000 signatures and support from Brad Paisley. DC BLOX, the company behind the project, pledged to address concerns with water-efficient cooling, noise management, and compliance with environmental regulations. Nashville's Metro Council has imposed a temporary moratorium on data center approvals, affecting at least two projects including the one near the zoo.
- Data center debate continues: Neighbors near Nashville zoo voice concerns over potential facility
Residents near the Nashville zoo in South Nashville oppose a proposed data center in Grassmere Park, citing environmental risks, noise, and strain on local resources. City leaders are considering a bill to regulate data centers, including proximity limits to neighborhoods and protected areas. DC Blox, the company proposing the facility, claims its design will minimize noise, reduce water use, and avoid community costs.