Nashville Zoo seeks to block neighboring data center project over animal safety concerns
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Summary
The Nashville Zoo is attempting to halt a data center construction project next door, citing concerns over animal safety. This reflects a growing trend of community pushback against data center developments across the United States, as residents express unwillingness to live near such facilities.
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