Franklin Planning Commission Approves Preliminary Development Plan for $1.6 Billion Data Center by TenKey
The Franklin Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a preliminary development plan for a data center proposed by TenKey LandCo I LLC, after a lengthy meeting. The project, covering 200 acres on Steele Road, is projected to be a $1.6 billion investment, creating 100-200 jobs and generating $17.68 million in local revenue. Community members expressed concerns regarding energy grid strain and economic benefits. Conditions for approval include monthly updates to the commission and limitations on water usage.
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The Franklin Planning and Zoning Commission approved a preliminary development plan for a $1.6 billion data center by TenKey LandCo I LLC. The approval, reached by a 4-0 vote, occurred after extensive public opposition and a nearly four-hour meeting.
The data center, located on 200 acres zoned for heavy industry, is expected to create 100-200 jobs and provide $17.68 million in local revenue. Concerns were raised about energy grid strain and economic benefits.
The approval includes conditions such as monthly updates to the commission and caps on water usage. A related lawsuit by TenKey against Simpson County Fiscal Court over zoning regulations is pending a hearing on March 16.
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