Two-year moratorium on data centers, crypto mining, battery storage

Anderson County (TN) — Two-Year Moratorium on Data Centers, Crypto Mining, and Battery Storage
Anderson County, Tennessee · Anderson County, TN data-center moratorium (June 16, 2026)

Status: In effect
Expires: June 16, 2028
Applies to: Developers seeking to build data centers, crypto mining, or battery storage in Anderson County.
Enforced by: Anderson County Planning Commission

Two-year moratorium on data centers, cryptocurrency mining facilities, and battery storage facilities in Anderson County. The pause is intended to give the county time to research the topic, see what other jurisdictions are doing, and develop regulations before approving large-scale projects.

Who is protected: Rural Anderson County residents, particularly those near potential sites; concerns cited include 24/7 noise and low-frequency vibration.

Legal detail

Anderson County Commission moratorium adopted June 16, 2026 covering data centers, crypto mining, and battery storage; commission will meet during the two-year window to develop ordinance language.

Key facts

Jurisdiction	Anderson County, Tennessee
Level	County
Strength	Limited
Enacted	June 16, 2026
Citation	Anderson County, TN data-center moratorium (June 16, 2026)
Penalties	Application denial during moratorium.
Topics	data-center siting and energy · government use of AI
News report	WVLT — Anderson County Commission proposes 2-year moratorium on local data centers

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Dayton OH data center moratorium (180-day, Apr 2026) · In effect

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