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Rutherford County's Planning Director reveals the challenges and lengthy process ahead for potential data centers, highlighting the lack of inquiries and crucial utility concerns.

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Planning director: no applications yet; PUD route, utilities and TVA are key constraints
County Planning Director Doug DeMasi told the committee the county has received no inquiries for data centers in unincorporated areas, explained that the zoning code currently treats unlisted uses as prohibited and that data centers would proceed via planned developments (PUDs), and estimated 6–12+ months once an application is filed.
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July 31, 2026 at 12:48 PM