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.
Roane County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Slightly Pro-Data Center Policies
Roane County enacted a resolution requesting a two-year pause on approving data centers while it studies rules; the description says it would delay projects and expansions, not shut down existing centers.
Rating from Tennessee statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Roane County.
Specific to Roane County only.
current law · County measureRequests a two-year pause on approving or accepting data centers, cryptocurrency-mining operations, and battery-energy-storage systems in Roane County, subject to a recommendation from the Regional Planning Commission.Roane County Commission resolution requesting a two-year data center moratorium (2026)
What this means
If enacted as described, the measure would pause approval of data centers for up to two years while the county studies new rules, delaying new projects and expansions. It is a temporary barrier, not a permanent ban on operating existing centers. The proposed moratorium is two years.
Timing
- Ends
- Two years after adoption, or earlier when the relevant zoning and building regulations are adopted
The moratorium covers data centers, cryptocurrency mining operations, and battery energy storage systems. The resolution was amended from 180 days to two years and directs officials to develop regulatory amendments during the moratorium.
People behind it
- Roane County Commission
Approved the resolution requesting a temporary moratorium on data centers, cryptocurrency mining operations, and battery energy storage systems.
- Roane County Regional Planning Commission
Was asked to recommend the moratorium and directed to study the facilities' impacts and propose related regulatory amendments.
- Relevant county departments
Were directed to participate in studying impacts and proposing amendments to county codes, zoning maps, emergency-management protocols, and performance standards.
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A two-year moratorium pauses the acceptance or approval of applications for data centers, cryptocurrency-mining operations, and battery-energy-storage systems in Roane County while zoning and building regulations are developed.
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