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Can local communities block data centers in Tennessee? We asked a legal expert
Local communities in Tennessee face challenges blocking data center construction due to limited legal authority, despite resident concerns over environmental and community impacts. Legal expert David Raybin notes Tennessee's pro-business laws favor companies, complicating local efforts to impose moratoriums or zoning changes.
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