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Heated town hall over Fisk University's proposed data center raises new questions
By Liz DeSantis at WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
Residents, alumni and community leaders packed a town hall hosted by the university, pressing Fisk President Dr. Agenia Clark on concerns ranging from noise and energy use to environmental impacts and the project's effect on surrounding neighborhoods.
Key takeaway Agenia Clark on concerns ranging from noise and energy use to environmental impacts and the project's effect on surrounding neighborhoods.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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