Tennessee
Data centers in Tennessee
The Census tracks 3 major data center projects in Tennessee, with 2.09 GW of planned capacity: 1 proposed, 1 under construction, 1 operating.
How many data centers are in Tennessee?
The Census tracks 3 major data center projects in Tennessee as of Nov 6, 2026: 1 proposed, 1 under construction, 1 operating. That covers major sourced projects, not every smaller facility. The largest by planned capacity is xAI Colossus 2 (1.78 GW). Latest change, at DC BLOX Nashville Data Center: Federal judge dismisses DC BLOX's suit against Metro; three claims were dismissed without prejudice, with 21 days to file an amended complaint, and the request for a preliminary injunction was denied (Oct 2026).
- Projects tracked
- 3
- Planned capacity, active projects
- 2.09GW
- Under construction
- 1
- Operating
- 1
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 |
300 MW | xAI | May 6, 2026 | |
| DC BLOX Nashville Data Center Nashville, Davidson County |
Proposed | 10 MW | DC BLOX | Oct 2026 |
Recent changes in Tennessee
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DC BLOX Nashville Data Center TN
Federal judge dismisses DC BLOX's suit against Metro; three claims were dismissed without prejudice, with 21 days to file an amended complaint, and the request for a preliminary injunction was denied FOX 17 Nashville -
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
About this count
This page counts the major projects the Census has researched and sourced: 3 as of Nov 6, 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
Community concerns
3 concerns documented in public sources about 1 project here →
Moratoriums
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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
AI data centers in Tennessee
2 tracked projects here are counted as AI data centers: xAI Colossus 2 (under construction), xAI Colossus (operating). All AI data centers →
Utilities serving tracked projects in Tennessee
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) · Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Will data centers raise electric bills here? →
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Tennessee data centers: common questions
How many data centers are in Tennessee?
The Census tracks 3 major data center projects in Tennessee as of Nov 6, 2026: 1 proposed, 1 under construction, 1 operating. This counts large projects the Census has researched and sourced, not every smaller colocation or enterprise facility, so the total number of data center buildings in Tennessee is higher.
What is the largest data center project in Tennessee?
By published planned capacity, the largest tracked project in Tennessee is xAI Colossus 2 in Memphis, Shelby County, TN, at 1.78 GW. Its status is under construction.
Are data centers being built in Tennessee right now?
Yes. 1 tracked project is under construction in Tennessee: xAI Colossus 2.
How many AI data centers are in Tennessee?
The Census counts 2 tracked projects in Tennessee as AI data centers, because their own sources describe them as built for AI: xAI Colossus 2 (under construction), xAI Colossus (operating). That is a floor; other campuses may run AI workloads without their sources saying so.
Are there data center moratoriums in Tennessee?
The Census records 2 moratorium-related actions tied to tracked projects in Tennessee, most recently: DC BLOX sues Metro in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee over the moratorium (Aug 11, 2026).
Answers are generated from the sourced project records above and update when a record changes. Open any project for its sources.
Tennessee data center report card
- Tracked projects3
- Published capacity2.09 GW
- Under construction1
- Moratorium actions in the tracker2
- Largest: xAI Colossus 21.78 GW
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Last updated Nov 6, 2026. Figures may change as records are updated — include the date you retrieved them.
| APA | Data Center Census. (2026). Data centers in Tennessee. Retrieved from https://datacentercensus.com/us/tennessee |
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| MLA | “Data centers in Tennessee.” Data Center Census, Nov 6, 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/us/tennessee. |
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