The Blount County Commission is scheduled to consider a resolution to amend the Blount County Zoning Regulations by establishing a temporary moratorium on advanced computing and data center development during a Commission Workshop on Oct. 13, 2026, according to the published agenda posted on the county’s Legistar system.
The resolution, as listed in the agenda, would also direct a comprehensive planning and development impact study. For Blount County residents, the measure as described in the official record would pause new advanced computing and data center development in the county while officials study the impacts of such projects on planning and development.
The agenda for the Oct. 13 workshop also includes a separate attachment labeled “Resolution for ALPR Public Hearing 26-10-014,” according to the posted materials.
- Meeting: Blount County Commission Workshop
- Date: Oct. 13, 2026
- Item: Resolution to amend Blount County Zoning Regulations establishing a temporary moratorium on advanced computing and data center development
- Additional directive: Comprehensive planning and development impact study
- Related attachment: Resolution for ALPR Public Hearing (26-10-014)
- Source: Blount County Legistar meeting agenda
According to the published agenda, the item is scheduled to be considered at the Oct. 13 workshop. The agenda does not indicate a vote outcome, as the meeting has not yet occurred.
Residents seeking more information or wishing to participate can review the full agenda and attachments on the Blount County Legistar portal and may attend the Oct. 13 Commission Workshop in person to observe or provide public comment, consistent with standard county meeting procedures.
Official source: the published record