No data centers, crypto, batteries for two years
Anderson County Regional Planning Commission member Harold Edwards addresses the Anderson County Commission about data centers. - Ben Pounds
Anderson County will have a moratorium on data centers, crypto mining facilities and large battery facilities for two years while officials figure out the best ways to regulate them. The moratorium passed unanimously during the Monday Anderson County Commission meeting. County Law director James Brooks and County Mayor Terry Frank told The Courier News they did not believe the county could permanently ban any of these types of facilities, but that the moratorium, giving time to look at regulatory options, is legal. Commissioner Chad McNabb made the motion for the moratorium, and Commissioner Anthony Allen seconded. The vote came after many citizens and commissioners shared concerns about issues at these types of facilities like noise, emergency response and water usage, among others. “We just need to slow it down and look at it and make sure we have all the information to make sure we can make appropriate decisions and consult the experts,” McNabb said. The county Planning Commission had earlier drafted a series of zoning code amendments to regulate these types of facilities in the unincorporated parts of the county. They would have allowed them only in the county’s industrial zones and only after going through an approval process,
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The Pearl at Aspire serves as the centerpiece of the 370-acre outdoor destination in Clinton, where Aspire will host a daylong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, June 27. The free event will feature live music, food vendors, family activities and a patriotic drone show, with a $10 per-vehicle parking fee. - Tony Cox
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, local outdoor destination Aspire will host an entire day of festivities on Saturday, June 27, at its 370-acre property in the heart of Clinton. The event, which will kick off at 10 a.m., will include vendors, live music and various family-friendly activities, and culminate with a patriotic drone show at 10 p.m. “The whole day is designed to get people here and keep them entertained leading up to the drone show,” said Andrew Smiddy, Aspire administrator. “So, for example, as soon as gates open and people start arriving, we’re going to have some first responders, as well as some military personnel with a fire truck, and a few other military implements for kids to climb on and learn about things like that throughout the day.” Then, at 11 a.m., attendees will have the opportunity to attend a “table-dump” seafood boil and visit beverage vendors at Aspire’s open-air pavilion known as The Exchange. Smiddy said that menu options like burgers and tenders will also be available for attendees to enjoy at The Launch, along with kayaks, paddleboards and tutorials from Oak Ridge-based River Run Outfitters.
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Applicants sought for Norris council vacancy
Norris is accepting applications now through Monday, June 22, from any qualified resident who wants to be appointed to fill out the unexpired term of Councilwoman Loretta Painter, who resigned in May. The council will consider those applicants and appoint a new council member during its next regular meeting, July 13. That person would serve through November. The regular biennial council election will be held on Nov. 3, and the new council will take office in December, beginning with the regular council meeting Dec. 14. The city of Norris posted this notice on its website on June 9: “At the June 8, 2026, regular City Council meeting, the Norris City Council accepted the resignation of Councilmember Loretta Painter and declared a vacancy on City Council. “City Council will consider an appointment to fill the vacancy at the July 13, 2026. regular City Council meeting.
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