Franklin Citizens for Responsible Development, Inc.

06/17/2026

‼️Community Notice‼️

We just became aware of this meeting this afternoon and wanted to share it with the community.

At this time, we have no information about the Simpson County Steering Committee, BRADD, or the strategic planning process beyond what is contained in the flyer. We have not been involved in this effort and were not notified in advance.

According to the flyer, the meeting is intended to gather public input for an update to the Simpson County Strategic Plan. Residents are encouraged to attend and share their views on the future of our community.

📅 Thursday, June 18
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST
Franklin Police Department
501 W. Madison Street
Franklin, KY 42134

If you have questions, concerns, or ideas about growth, development, infrastructure, public services, or the future of Simpson County, this may be a good opportunity to make your voice heard.

Disclaimer: Franklin Citizens for Responsible Development, Inc. is sharing this information for public awareness only. We are not affiliated with, sponsoring, or participating in the organization of this event, and we have no additional information beyond what is shown in the flyer.

06/17/2026

This article is being shared for informational purposes only. The views and statements expressed in the article are those of the original author and sources quoted. We encourage everyone to review information from multiple sources and draw their own conclusions.

An informed community is a stronger community.🙏

Across the United States, data centers are transforming peaceful neighborhoods into industrial zones — and it‘s ruining lives

Homeowners from North Carolina to Massachusetts report relentless construction dust, constant mechanical hums likened to jet engines, and the sudden appearance of massive concrete walls replacing natural landscapes.

“You work all day, and you come home, and you can’t even get three hours of peace and quiet,” Charcie Chavis in North Carolina told Newsweek. “At 2:30 in the morning, they’re gonna be out here.

Jake Fortes in Massachusetts, has a data center just 84 feet from his property. Cooling systems and infrastructure run day and night, he said, producing a sound that rises and falls unpredictably. “It’s like just putting a jet engine next to you in bed,” Fortes told Newsweek.

While tech giants like Microsoft and regional operators like Markley Group emphasize their commitment to noise mitigation and local economic benefits, residents argue that the daily disruptions and lack of transparency are severely eroding their quality of life and property values.

This clash between local communities and the tech industry is poised to intensify. In 2023, U.S. data centers consumed approximately 4.4 percent of the country's total electricity, a figure projected by the Department of Energy to surge to as much as 12 percent by 2028.

As the global data center market is forecasted to approach $573 billion in 2026, the accompanying infrastructure—including high-voltage transmission lines, substations, and noisy cooling systems—is increasingly encroaching on suburban backyards, leaving residents feeling powerless against a rapidly accelerating digital future.

source: Gibbs, A. (2026). What It's Really Like to Live Next to a Data Center. Newsweek.

06/14/2026

Today, people across the country are peacefully speaking out about the growing number of data centers being built in their communities.

Here in Franklin, a large hyperscale data center has been proposed.

Many people still don’t know much about it. Others feel like the decisions have already been made and their voices don’t matter.

We disagree.

We believe the people who live, work, own property, and raise families here deserve to be informed and have a say in decisions that could affect our community for generations.

Information released so far indicates the project would use grid power, a closed-loop cooling system, and an undisclosed number of natural gas turbines on site. Whether you support it, oppose it, or are still learning about it, we believe citizens deserve answers, transparency, and a voice in the process.

Many of us believe a project of this size should have been voted on by the people.

Franklin Citizens for Responsible Development will continue asking questions, seeking answers, and standing up for our community.

If you believe citizens should have a voice, we hope you’ll stand with us.

Our legal fight continues, and we need community support to keep going. Please scan the QR code below or click the donation link to support our efforts.

https://gofund.me/a8c8e0557

Donations may also be mailed to:

FCRD
P.O. Box 1007
Franklin, KY 42135

Thank you for supporting transparency and citizen involvement in our community.

06/11/2026

***This post is for informational and educational purposes regarding issues being discussed in communities across the United States.***

One of our followers sent us this video to share.
It goes along with the video we shared the other night showing what it is like for a family living next door to the Stargate data center in Texas.

The purpose of sharing these videos is not to claim the same thing will happen in Franklin. Rather, it is to show the kinds of questions communities across the country are asking when large data center projects are proposed nearby.

Residents in Texas have raised concerns about noise, air emissions, water use, on-site power generation, and the lack of public input before construction began.

These are many of the same questions citizens in Franklin and Simpson County have been asking.

We believe communities deserve transparency, clear answers, and the opportunity to be heard before major projects move forward.

Please watch, stay informed, and draw your own conclusions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p426fSlYH4

06/10/2026

‼️UPDATE:‼️
Several members of our group will be out of town this weekend.

If anyone is organizing a local gathering or protest related to the nationwide data center awareness event, please let us know and we will be happy to share the information on our group page.

Thank you. 🙏
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Nationwide Peaceful Data Center Protest Days are being organized across the country as communities raise questions about data center development in their hometowns.

Here in Franklin and Simpson County, our efforts continue through the courts. Our next hearing is July 20.

No matter where you stand on data centers, we believe citizens deserve transparency, public input, and access to information before major projects move forward.

June 13 • June 27 • July 11 • July 25 • August 8 • August 22

Stay informed. Stay involved. Make your voice heard. 🇺🇸🙏

06/09/2026

Thank you to News 40 and Porsha Hernandez for covering our first Meet & Greet at Brighton Park on Saturday and for helping bring attention to what is happening in Franklin and Simpson County.

We appreciate everyone who came out, asked questions, shared concerns, and took the time to learn more about the proposed data center project.

Our next court date is July 20. Unfortunately, we are reaching a critical point. Legal representation is expensive, and we are running low on funds. If this case moves forward, we will need additional community support to continue.

If you believe our community deserves transparency and answers, please consider making a donation to our legal fund.

Ways to donate:

• Scan the QR code to donate through GoFundMe

• Mail a check to:
FCRD
P.O. Box 81
Franklin, KY 42135

• Donation Box:
Bright’s Antique World

Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far. Every donation, share, and word of encouragement helps.

Together, we can make sure our community’s voice is heard. 🙏💜

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Saturday, across the nation, a state capitol protest was held against data centers. A proposed set of data centers is said to be housed in Franklin, where community members are pushing back. Riley Bright, owner of Brights Antique Mall, said his business properties are adjacent to t...

06/09/2026

‼️CRITICAL: WE NEED YOUR HELP‼️

We are running out of legal funds.

Our next court date is July 20. If the judge allows this case to move forward, we do not currently have enough money to continue.

For months, we have been attending meetings, asking questions, hiring attorneys, and fighting for transparency. We answered the call when members of our community asked for help.

Now we need your help.

The reality is simple: if we cannot raise additional funds, this effort may come to an end, not because the questions have been answered, but because we can no longer afford to continue.

If each follower donated just $20, we could keep moving forward.

Ways to donate:

• Scan the QR code to donate through GoFundMe

• Mail a check to:
FCRD
P.O. Box 81
Franklin, KY 42135

• Donation Box:
Bright’s Antique World

Please donate if you can. Share this post. Tell your friends and neighbors.

Time is running short, and July 20 is approaching quickly.

We need your help now.