Cedar Hill Data Center Moratorium
Cedar Hill, TN Two-Year Moratorium on Data Centers and Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities
Cedar Hill, TN · Cedar Hill, Tenn., data center moratorium resolution (June 1, 2026; 2-year term)
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- June 1, 2028
- Applies to
- Data center and cryptocurrency mining facility developers in Cedar Hill
- Enforced by
- Cedar Hill City Commission
Cedar Hill, Tennessee's city commission unanimously approved a resolution on June 1, 2026 imposing a two-year moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities. The preemptive pause — no data centers are currently proposed in Cedar Hill — cites concerns about electrical infrastructure, water usage, wastewater capacity, transportation, emergency services, noise, and impacts on surrounding properties. Cedar Hill Mayor John Edwards said he acted after watching a fight over three proposed data centers in nearby Franklin, Kentucky.
Who is protected: Cedar Hill residents and Robertson County residents in the rural community
Legal detail
Cedar Hill City Commission resolution (June 1, 2026) imposing a two-year moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities; preemptive action prompted by activity in neighboring jurisdictions; cites infrastructure, water, wastewater, transportation, emergency-services, and noise concerns. Two-year term runs through approximately June 2028.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Cedar Hill, TN |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| Citation | Cedar Hill, Tenn., data center moratorium resolution (June 1, 2026; 2-year term) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | Cedar Hill in Robertson County passes 2-year moratorium on data centers — NewsChannel 5 Nashville |
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