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Metro Council approves eminent domain to acquire land near Nashville Zoo from data center company
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Tony Sloan , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This land was previously purchased by DC Blox, a data center company, for $23 million.
The Metro Council has voted to authorize the use of eminent domain to acquire over 23 acres of land near the Nashville Zoo. This land was previously purchased by DC Blox, a data center company, for $23 million. The city plans to use the land for various purposes, including offices and employee training.
However, the acquisition process is not immediate, and negotiations for a price will begin with DC Blox. Further details on the acquisition and its progress can be found through local news sources, including NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
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Category: government Published: August 5, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Metro Council has voted to authorize the use of eminent domain to acquire over 23 acres of land near the Nashville Zoo. This land was previously purchased by DC Blox, a data center company, for…
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