Data centers could be coming to Gallatin after land annexation move

As we continue to follow a growing Gallatin, a recent land annexation approved by city leaders has one councilman saying more data centers could be coming.
By local news at FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) · · 1 min read

As we continue to follow a growing Gallatin, a recent land annexation approved by city leaders has one councilman saying more data centers could be coming.
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