Washington County Commission approves data center moratorium

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Washington County commissioners approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers in the county. Commissioners voted 13-2 on Monday night to approve the resolution, which forbids the construction, operation, and permitting of data centers, including cryptocurrency mines, through June 30, 2027. The moratorium will give commissioners time to update regulations to [...]