Lawrence County
Coverage of Lawrence County in the Nexus archive.
- Despite strong opposition, plans for a data center moves forward in Lawrenceburg
Plans for a data center in Lawrenceburg are advancing after passing the city planning commission unanimously, despite a petition with over 7,000 signatures opposing the project. The proposed 4.9 megawatt facility by Lawrenceburg Utilities System will use a closed-loop water system and is now awaiting city council approval, while St. Joseph in Lawrence County seeks to ban data centers entirely.
- One Lawrence Co. city to vote on data center, another tries to ban facilities altogether
St. Joseph in Lawrence County is proposing an ordinance to ban data centers due to concerns over water, electricity, and infrastructure strain, while Lawrenceburg's Planning Commission will vote on permits for the Scalepoint TN data processing center. The efforts reflect conflicting approaches to data center development in the county.
- Photo shows how flooding completely washed away massive chunk of Tennessee driveway
A driveway in Lawrence County, Tennessee, was split in half by floodwaters, with the Ethridge Fire Department sharing images of the damage. A local resident noted the driveway's proximity to a busy road and its history of flooding in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch through Sunday due to ongoing heavy rain.
- Deputies looking for wanted man in Lawrence, Giles counties
The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department is searching for Frank Northern, a man with warrants for aggravated robbery and property theft. The search includes Giles County due to Northern’s ties there, and deputies have released his photo and physical description to the public.
- 4 juveniles accused of causing more than $3K in vandalism damage at Loretto auto business
Four juveniles are facing vandalism charges after allegedly causing $3,330 in damage to Kress Auto in Loretto, Tennessee. The suspects, three from Lawrence County and one from Huntingdon, were identified by police and the case has been referred to juvenile court.
- Simultaneous vehicle crashes reported just after sunrise in Lawrence County involving utility pole and rope rescue
Two simultaneous vehicle crashes occurred in Lawrence County, Tennessee, just after sunrise on Friday. One involved a utility pole in the Henryville Fire District with downed lines, while another required a rope rescue in the Iron City Fire District after a car crashed down a 15-foot embankment, leaving the driver with serious injuries. The injured individual was transported by air to a Level 1 Trauma Center.
- How a cellphone helped save a driver’s life following a violent crash in Lawrence County
A cellphone's crash notification feature alerted authorities to a violent SUV crash in Lawrence County, Tennessee, enabling firefighters and medical personnel to rescue a trapped driver. The driver was transported to a trauma center via medical helicopter, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
- Thousands sign petition for 18-month moratorium on data centers in Lawrence County amid facility proposal
Thousands of residents in Lawrence County, Tennessee, have signed a petition demanding an 18-month moratorium on data centers to allow for public review and infrastructure impact assessments. The petition follows a proposed 60,000-square-foot data center near Flatwoods Road and highlights concerns about resource demands and effects on the local Amish community. Lawrence County Executive David Morgan confirmed the county was not involved in prior negotiations with the data center developers.