Nashville Zoo Faces Off Over Near-Campus Data Center and Wildlife Risks
TL;DR
The Nashville Zoo is opposing a proposed 50-megawatt DC BLOX data center adjacent to its Grassmere campus, warning that constant noise, light and energy use could disrupt the zoo’s clouded leopard breeding program and affect thousands of animals; DC BLOX says its design includes noise/light mitigation and water-conserving cooling. The dispute mirrors a national debate over data-center expansion, with petitions and local government moves—including possible land acquisition—adding to the debate while supporters cite mitigations.
- The Nashville Zoo has become an unlikely battleground in America’s data center race CNN
- Country music star Brad Paisley calls a proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo 'a monstrosity' Yahoo
- 'There's a lot of myths out there:' Experts unpack Nashville data center controversies The Business Journals
- Nashville mayor plans to stop data center near zoo with eminent domain WKRN News 2
- Nashville Zoo urging residents to attend public hearing on proposed data center WSMV
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on CNN