Anderson County (TN) — Two-Year Moratorium on Data Centers, Crypto Mining, and Battery Storage
Anderson County, Tennessee · Anderson County, TN data-center moratorium (June 16, 2026)
Two-year moratorium on data centers, cryptocurrency mining facilities, and battery storage facilities in Anderson County. The pause is intended to give the county time to research the topic, see what other jurisdictions are doing, and develop regulations before approving large-scale projects.
Technical detail
Anderson County Commission moratorium adopted June 16, 2026 covering data centers, crypto mining, and battery storage; commission will meet during the two-year window to develop ordinance language.
Who is protected: Rural Anderson County residents, particularly those near potential sites; concerns cited include 24/7 noise and low-frequency vibration.
Who must comply: Developers seeking to build data centers, crypto mining, or battery storage in Anderson County.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Anderson County, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-06-16 |
| Enacted | 2026-06-16 |
| Citation | Anderson County, TN data-center moratorium (June 16, 2026) |
| Enforced by | Anderson County Planning Commission |
| Penalties | Application denial during moratorium. |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-06-25 |
| Official source | WVLT — Anderson County Commission proposes 2-year moratorium on local data centers ↗ |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
- SB 484 (FL Data Center Costs) · In effect
- Maine Data Center Moratorium (vetoed) · Vetoed
- VA Data Center Siting Bill (Vetoed) · Vetoed
- VA Data Center Tax Exemption · In effect
- VA Data Center Cost-Allocation Law · In effect
- Texas SB 6 (Data Center Grid Law) · In effect
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