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- 2026-08-06 regulatory Nashville's Metro Council voted to use eminent domain to block a data center project near the local zoo. source
- 2026-08-06 regulatory Nashville's Metro Council voted to use eminent domain to block a proposed data center near the city's zoo. source
- 2026-06-11 regulatory Nashville is considering legislation to ban or restrict new hyperscale data centers due to local opposition. source
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Former lawyer Nick Deidiker builds $900M UBS wealth practice
Nick Deidiker, a former lawyer, has built a substantial wealth management practice at UBS Private Wealth Management, amassing $942 million in custodied assets. Deidiker leverages his legal background to address clients'…
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US protests against AI data centers intensify, with over 70% opposition
A growing number of Americans, over 70%, are opposing the construction of AI data centers due to concerns about energy consumption, water usage, and noise pollution. This opposition has led to intensified protests and n…
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Ohio housing market outperforms Florida and Texas as affordability drives buyer preference
Housing markets in Florida and Texas, which saw significant growth during the pandemic due to remote work and favorable conditions, are now experiencing a downturn. Affordability and job stability are becoming key facto…
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AI data center protest turns heated with guillotine prop; Salem enacts moratorium
Protesters used a guillotine prop outside a Salem, Oregon city council meeting to voice opposition to a proposed $5.1 billion AI data center. Representatives from the developer, Verrus, were reportedly cornered and subj…
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TikTok shutters Nashville office, lays off 250 employees; new Garmin smartwatch surfaces
TikTok has laid off approximately 250 employees and closed its office in Nashville. This closure impacts members of the company's content moderation team. Separately, a new, unannounced Garmin smartwatch has appeared in…
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Nashville uses eminent domain to block data center near zoo · 2 sources tracked
Nashville's Metro Council has voted to use eminent domain to block a proposed $700 million data center project adjacent to the Nashville Zoo. The city government will now attempt to acquire the 23-acre property from dev…
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Fisk University plans data center; Internet Archive fights 'good bot' ban
Fisk University is planning to build a data center on its Nashville campus as part of a larger $900 million campus development, with President Dr. Agenia Clark emphasizing its role in enhancing academic opportunities. M…
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Seattle's tech boom reverses, leaving one-third of downtown empty
Seattle is experiencing a significant economic downturn characterized by a high office vacancy rate, a sharp decline in job postings, and increased pressure on small businesses. The city's tech boom, fueled by companies…
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Nashville band Sons of Legion credits social media for viral success
The rock band Sons of Legion experienced a viral surge in popularity last year, attributing their success to social media and music platforms. This independent band is based in Nashville.
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Musician finds AI firms using his songs without permission
A Nashville musician has discovered that several AI companies are using his music without his consent. The musician found his songs being utilized by these companies, prompting concerns about unauthorized use of intelle…
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Opposition voiced against Nashville data center project
A statement has been issued opposing the construction of a data center in Nashville. The statement highlights political and AI-related concerns regarding the project.
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Tennessee counties enact data center bans amid AI growth
Several counties in Tennessee, including Nashville, have enacted temporary bans on new data center construction. These moratoriums are intended to give local governments time to assess the significant impacts of such pr…
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Midwest real estate outperforms Sun Belt as boom cities face rent declines
Real estate investors who focused on Midwest markets are seeing strong returns, contrasting with the struggles in Sun Belt cities. Sun Belt markets like Austin and Phoenix experienced a boom driven by population growth …
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Gen Z flees SF for cheaper cities, fueling tech growth in Nashville, Orlando
Younger workers, particularly Gen Z, are increasingly leaving expensive tech hubs like San Francisco for more affordable "welcomer cities" such as Nashville and Orlando. These cities offer a lower cost of living, better…
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Nashville residents oppose data center near zoo, state intervention feared
Residents in Nashville are expressing strong opposition to a proposed data center development near the city's zoo. While local officials are expected to reject the proposal, there is concern that the state legislature m…
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Microsoft Community Day in Nashville to Focus on AI
Microsoft is hosting a Community Day event in Nashville, focusing on AI and its related technologies. The event is scheduled for June 11, 2026, and aims to bring together individuals interested in AI, Copilot, Microsoft…
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Nashville Zoo's AI Data Center Fight Escalates Amidst Public Opposition
A dispute between the Nashville Zoo and a proposed AI data center, DC BLOX, has intensified with the zoo filing a zoning appeal to overturn the data center's approved permits. The opposition has garnered over 330,000 si…
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Nashville Zoo opposes data center near animal habitats
The Nashville Zoo is opposing a proposed 1.6-acre data center development by DC Blox, citing concerns about noise, light pollution, and water quality impacting its animal habitats and conservation programs. The zoo had …
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AI Gun Detection Firm Sued After Nashville School Shooting Failure
A lawsuit has been filed against Omnilert, an AI gun detection system provider, by a survivor of a January 2025 school shooting in Nashville. The suit claims the company was aware of the system's limitations and that it…
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AI gun detection firm sued after system fails in school shooting
A survivor of a January 2025 school shooting in Nashville has sued Omnilert, the manufacturer of an AI gun detection system, alleging the technology failed to identify the weapon used in the attack. The lawsuit claims O…