# Zoo vs Data Center Battle Heats Up

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Podcast: [Nashville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nashville-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7472372)
Published: 2026-06-14T14:23:37+00:00
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## Resource

A proposed giant data center next to the Nashville Zoo has sparked outrage, rallying over 400,000 petition signatures and a fiery planning commission showdown. The zoo is fighting back with a zoning appeal, while U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn champions the zoo’s role in education and the economy—though she’s wary of this specific location. Meanwhile, State Rep. Justin Jones raises red flags on a separate data center near Fisk University, criticizing lack of transparency despite Fisk’s support. The project, led by DC BLOX, could span 200,000+ square feet and power 50,000 homes—highlighting the growing tension as communities wrestle with the boom of data centers and their local impact. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2d0f56beb2e6f703

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