Jonesborough board amends data center ordinance and discusses fiscal year budgeting

Jonesborough board amends data center ordinance and discusses fiscal year budgeting

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) - At Monday night's Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, town leaders discussed two major topics: tighter restrictions on data centers and the town’s proposed 2026 budget. Earlier this month, the BMA passed the first reading of an ordinance aimed at strengthening regulations on data processing centers while officials studied their [...]

Jonesborough leaders look to tighten oversight of data centers

Jonesborough leaders moved to tighten oversight of any future data centers or cryptocurrency mines that may seek to locate in town, approving a new ordinance aimed at setting ground rules before any proposals arrive. The ordinance, passed Monday night, adds safeguards for future applicants and the public related to rezoning, noise performance, and water usage. Leaders said no data center or crypto mine is currently looking at Jonesborough, but t…