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BL2026-1448

Passed

Nashville would stop accepting, processing, approving, and issuing zoning, building, or grading permits for new data center developments across the county. The pause would last until November 1, 2026, or until separate legislation establishing formal zoning rules and standards for data centers takes effect, whichever comes first.

Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · Passed Jul 21, 2026 · View on Legistar

Sponsors

Courtney Johnston
Courtney Johnston

Primary Sponsor · District 26

Co-Sponsors (16)

Sheri WeinerSheri Weiner
Russ BradfordRuss Bradford
Erin EvansErin Evans
Jacob KupinJacob Kupin
Jordan HuffmanJordan Huffman
Joy StylesJoy Styles
John RutherfordJohn Rutherford
Thom DruffelThom Druffel
Olivia HillOlivia Hill
Bob NashBob Nash
Tasha EllisTasha Ellis
Mike CorteseMike Cortese
Jason SpainJason Spain
David BentonDavid Benton
Sandy EwingSandy Ewing
Brenda GaddBrenda Gadd

Vote History

Passed on first reading

—Jun 9, 2026Passed26-1
YesQuin Evans-SegallBurkley AllenKyonzte ToombsJennifer GambleMike CorteseSean ParkerEmily BenedictJeff EslickErin EvansRuss BradfordJordan HuffmanJeff GreggTerry VoTom CashJacob KupinRollin HortonSheri WeinerThom DruffelBrenda GaddJeff PreptitCourtney JohnstonBob NashDavid BentonTasha EllisSandy EwingJason SpainNoDelishia PorterfieldAbsentZulfat SuaraOlivia HillJoy Smith KimbroughClay CappDeonte HarrellTonya HancockJennifer WebbGinny WelschBrandon TaylorSandra SepulvedaJohn RutherfordJoy StylesAntoinette Lee

Timeline

Jun 9, 2026

passed on first reading

Roll Call Vote

Jul 7, 2026 · Item 46

passed on second reading

Voice Vote
Watch public hearing (9 min)Watch floor 4 min

Jul 21, 2026 · Item 113

passed on third reading as amended

Voice Vote
Watch floor 5 min
Passed

As filed on Legistar

An ordinance declaring a temporary moratorium upon the acceptance, processing, approval, and issuance of zoning, building, or grading permits for data center developments on property within Nashville & Davidson County.

Attachments

PDFSubstitute BL2026-1448
PDFAmendment No. 1 to BL2026-1448
Data sourced from Nashville Metro Council Legistar. Last updated: July 27, 2026

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