The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
City of Crossville
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Slightly Pro-Data Center Policies
Crossville enacted a 24-month pause on new data centers and high-density computing facilities while it develops standards. Existing facilities and applications with vested rights are exempt.
Rating from Tennessee statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Crossville.
current law · City of CrossvilleCrossville's official legislative record identifies Ordinance 26-0286 as adding Title 14, Chapter 12, Data Centers and records adoption on third reading on August 11, 2026.Crossville Ordinance 26-0286 (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause new data centers and high-density computing facilities for 24 months while the city develops standards, making new projects substantially harder to start during that period. Existing facilities and applications with vested rights are exempt, so it is not a ban on all data-center operations.
Timing
Local reporting describes a 24-month temporary moratorium. The effective-date clause and exact expiration date were not verified; no calculated sunset date is asserted.
People behind it
- R.J. Crawford
Mayor of Crossville; explained the temporary halt and coordination with Cumberland County on unified standards. No formal ordinance sponsor was verified.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements2
Local reporting describes a 24-month temporary moratorium on new data centers and high-density computing facilities.
The same report says the ordinance directs planning for permanent standards on noise, water use, and cost allocation so that developers, not local ratepayers, bear infrastructure expenses. This is a planning directive, not verified adoption of permanent performance limits.
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions1
Local reporting says the ordinance exempts existing operations and vested applications. Exact exemption conditions were not verified against ordinance text.
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