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Nashville Zoo rejects smaller data centre deal near animal park

25 July 2026 · in 80 words

Nashville Zoo rejects smaller data centre deal near animal park

The Nashville Zoo's board unanimously rejected a new proposal from DC Blox for a 69,000-square-foot data centre next to the zoo. Zoo officials stated that a data centre so close to vulnerable species, schools, and communities has not been proven safe. The rejection follows ongoing controversy and concerns from residents and the zoo about noise, light, and water usage impacting animals and the local area.

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