Data Center preliminary development plan approved by Franklin P&Z

'Feet to the fire': Preliminary plan for Franklin data center approved

Local residents packed the community room of the Franklin Police Department on Mar. 3, 2026, to oppose a proposed data center in Simpson Co.(Lisa Autry)The developer of a proposed Simpson County data center has won approval of a preliminary development plan, but with conditions. The Franklin Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the next step in the process of constructing a large-scale data center off I-65 ne…

Data Center preliminary development plan approved by Franklin P&Z

A proposal for a data center was discussed at length during a contentious meeting held tonight in the conference room of the Franklin Police Station.

County prepares for data center meeting

Franklin County officials continue to prepare for a meeting where public hearings on two proposed data centers are scheduled along with a third hearing on planned amendments to the county’s zoning code to allow for the facilities.