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Mayor O'Connell seeks eminent domain to stop data center near Nashville Zoo
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· June 29, 2026
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Key points This effort is specifically aimed at stopping the data center project located near the Nashville Zoo. In a move to halt construction of a data center, Nashville's mayor is taking action.
In a move to halt construction of a data center, Nashville's mayor is taking action. The mayor intends to file legislation that would allow the city to claim the property through eminent domain.
This effort is specifically aimed at stopping the data center project located near the Nashville Zoo. Details of the plan are available through local news sources.
Further information on the proposed legislation and its potential impact can be found through KTXS, the Abilene news source.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News ·
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