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The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that local governments cannot fast-track new data centers without providing specific reasons for the emergency declaration. This decision allows an Ashville referendum, which seeks to overturn a village council's approval of a local data center project and natural gas plant, to move forward to the ballot. The ruling stated that the village resolution did not sufficiently explain why waiting 30 days would unnecessarily delay the project.

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.

A data center development in Dallas may result in the demolition of Dallas Market Hall, a long-standing public event center. The project could lead to the end of the venue's operations as a public space.

Nvidia is in talks to back a $500 billion data center project for OpenAI, which is owned by SoftBank. This backing could enable OpenAI to secure more favorable debt terms. The move follows Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang expressing support for a controversial open-source AI utilized by China.

Nashville may use eminent domain to halt a data center project, while Rutherford County considers it for a public safety campus. The NashVillager Podcast also covers Nashville’s boot industry and local news from July 23, 2026.

Data center developer DC BLOX is facing scrutiny over shifting plans for a Nashville facility near the zoo, with concerns about electricity costs, environmental impacts, and transparency. The company initially agreed to 15 MW for the first building but disclosed a potential 100 MW expansion over eight years, prompting criticism from officials and calls for new regulations.

The Saline Township Board of Trustees approved a 12-year tax abatement for Oracle's data center project, reducing its real and personal property taxes by 50% but capping the benefit at the original $4.8 billion project cost, despite the project now costing $43 billion. The decision followed extensive public feedback, with residents expressing mixed reactions but viewing the cap as a compromise victory.

A San Diego Superior Court judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit against journalist Kori Suzuki and KPBS over her reporting on a proposed data center in Imperial County. The judge ruled the reporting was protected speech and found no evidence of false or defamatory statements, despite claims by project developer Sebastian Rucci that the articles omitted crucial details about water usage and environmental processes.

The Saline Township Board of Trustees delayed a vote on a 12-year tax abatement for Oracle's $44 billion data center project after residents expressed opposition during a meeting. Oracle requested a 50% reduction in property taxes, while residents like Jack Foley and Tim Bruno demanded the project be halted entirely. The board will reconvene to vote by July 18.

A data center expert provided commentary following public backlash against a proposed data center project near Nashville Zoo. Over 250 people registered to speak during a Metro Council public hearing on new data center regulations.

Saline Township is set to vote on a 12-year tax abatement for Oracle's $43B data center project. Oracle seeks a 50% reduction in real and personal property taxes, with supporters citing economic growth and AI leadership, while opponents argue against tax incentives for a large company.

DC Blox, a data center company, claimed to have had 'collaborative talks' with Nashville leaders about a proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo. Mayor Freddie O’Connell called these claims 'inaccurate, wishful thinking,' stating the company's statement was an attempt to address a PR issue ahead of city council votes on data center legislation. DC Blox outlined proposed solutions like sound level limits and emissions controls, but the mayor's office dismissed the company's assertions as disconnected from reality.

The Nashville Zoo is challenging DC BLOX's claims regarding a proposed data center project near the zoo, as tensions escalated during a Metro Planning Commission meeting. Both parties are involved in a public dispute over the project's implications.

Oakland University's board has advanced a proposed campus data center project to the due diligence phase, with environmental and health concerns raised by students and former students. The project, led by Fairmount Properties, would be built without added university costs and includes an environmental study near Lot 37. Students have mixed reactions, citing potential benefits and environmental impacts, while the university states the site is farther from a Native American heritage site than a previous location, with construction potentially 18-24 months away.

A data center project in Box Elder County, Utah contributed to the loss of Senate President Stuart Adams in his GOP primary, as voter backlash against his support for the development led to his defeat.

The Colorado Springs Planning Department approved a proposed data center on Garden of the Gods Road, prompting expected appeals from opponents. Urban planning expert Les Gruen explains the appeals process, emphasizing that challenges must demonstrate specific violations of city code rather than general opposition.

A proposed data center in Silicon Valley faces community opposition due to environmental concerns and regulatory challenges. The article discusses strategies to halt such projects, citing local resistance and legal hurdles.