Tennessee
Data centers in Tennessee
The Census tracks 3 major data center projects in Tennessee, with 2.04 GW of planned capacity: 1 proposed, 1 under construction, 1 operating.
Tennessee data center projects
| Project | Status | Capacity | Developer | Last update |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xAI Colossus 2 Memphis, Shelby County |
Under construction | 1.78 GW | xAI | Jul 30, 2026 |
| xAI Colossus Memphis, Shelby County |
250 MW | xAI | Dec 15, 2025 | |
| DC BLOX Nashville Data Center Nashville, Davidson County |
Proposed | 10 MW | DC BLOX | Aug 11, 2026 |
Recent changes in Tennessee
-
DC BLOX Nashville Data Center TN
DC BLOX sues Metro in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee over the moratorium Axios Nashville -
DC BLOX Nashville Data Center TN
Metro Council authorizes eminent domain acquisition of the site, 27-5 NewsChannel 5 -
xAI Colossus 2 TN
Mississippi DEQ sets retirement schedule for 69 temporary turbines at the Southaven plant (Aug. 18, 2026 to July 14, 2027), allowing 13 to run past the original deadline Mississippi Today -
DC BLOX Nashville Data Center TN
Metro Zoning Administrator issues a written determination that DC BLOX's building-permit applications had vested U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee (via WKRN) -
DC BLOX Nashville Data Center TN
Nashville Zoo board unanimously rejects DC BLOX's proposed MOU for a smaller facility WSMV -
DC BLOX Nashville Data Center TN
Metro Council approves data center regulations and a moratorium on new permits through Dec. 1, 2026 NewsChannel 5 -
xAI Colossus 2 TN
Justice Department files motion to intervene and seek dismissal of the NAACP Clean Air Act lawsuit. Lawyer Monthly -
DC BLOX Nashville Data Center TN
Permit documents show two buildings (10 MW and 40 MW) plus generator yards and substation WSMV -
xAI Colossus 2 TN
Southaven residents file a federal class action against xAI and MZX Tech over turbine noise. Mississippi Today
How many data centers are in Tennessee?
This page counts the major projects the Census has researched and sourced: 3 as of Sep 22, 2026. It does not yet include every smaller colocation or enterprise facility, so the total number of buildings in Tennessee is higher. We add projects as they are announced or found in public filings.
Counties with tracked projects
Davidson County · Shelby County
Moratoriums
-
DC BLOX Nashville Data Center TN
DC BLOX sues Metro in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee over the moratorium Axios Nashville -
DC BLOX Nashville Data Center TN
Metro Council approves data center regulations and a moratorium on new permits through Dec. 1, 2026 NewsChannel 5
Follow Tennessee
RSS feed of Tennessee changes · Embed this tracker · Projects near a ZIP code