Proposed data center near Nashville Zoo sparks heavy pushback

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Residents and the Nashville Zoo are protesting a proposed 70,000-square-foot data center near the zoo.
Concerns include noise, fumes, and lights negatively impacting the zoo's animals, including endangered species.
Country music star Brad Paisley is supporting an online petition against the data center, which has garnered nearly 400,000 signatures.
Metro Planning Commission held a hearing on legislation that would ban large data centers within a half-mile of sensitive locations like zoos and daycare centers.
DC BLOX, the company behind the data center, states they are committed to mitigating issues and disputes claims of potential harm.

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