MarketStreet Enterprises
Coverage of MarketStreet Enterprises in the Nexus archive.
- Nashville protesters push land owner to halt data center sale near zoo
Protesters in Nashville rallied against MarketStreet Enterprises, urging the company to cancel its land sale to DC BLOX, a data center developer planning a facility near the Nashville Zoo. Demonstrators cited concerns over pollution, noise impacting zoo animals, and lack of environmental impact studies, while DC BLOX disputed these claims and emphasized compliance with industry standards. A Metro Council vote on zoning requirements for data centers is expected soon.
- Data center blocked? A rare move by Metro could stop proposal near Nashville Zoo
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell seeks to block a DC BLOX data center near the Nashville Zoo by pursuing eminent domain legislation, citing community and environmental concerns. The project, which would serve as a connectivity hub and require 50 megawatts of power, faces opposition over noise pollution and transparency issues. DC BLOX has a $23 million contract to purchase the land but may be halted if the city enacts the legislation.