10/27/2026
LOOK WHAT’S NEAR THE PROPOSED DATA CENTER!
The proposed massive data center on Steele Road is not in the middle of nowhere. It is surrounded by our community.
The maps we’re sharing show homes, farms, restaurants, hotels and businesses around Exit 2. These include Colorado Grill, Cracker Barrel, D’Legion Bar and Grill, Cancun Sports Bar, Bright’s Antique World and Brighton Park. Lake Spring Baptist Church is also in the area.
The Mint Gaming Hall is approximately 2 miles away. Our Hospital and medical offices are approximately 3 miles away, Franklin-Simpson High School is approximately 4 miles away, and downtown Franklin is less than 5 miles away.
These are places where our families live, work, shop, worship and go to school.
We have concerns about what a project of this size could mean for our neighbors and our community. What effects could the proposed power generation have on our air? How will noise and lighting affect nearby homes and businesses? What protections will be in place for our water, land and sewer system?
We also have questions about traffic and our roads. Steele Road is already falling apart while we wait for the bypass to be built. What will increased traffic mean for 31W?
(I am really gonna miss that scenic backroad drive. Most of the scenic farmland is gone…..😢.)
The state provided a grant to build the bypass, but what will future maintenance and repairs cost our community? We’ve been told it is our responsibility.
We believe our community deserves clear, public answers and protections in place BEFORE the massive data center is built in our backyard.
With the upcoming election, we have a lot at stake. The decisions made by our local leaders can affect our community for generations to come. Please take time to learn where the candidates stand on the issues that matter to you, and get out and vote.
Franklin Citizens for Responsible Development is a nonpartisan organization. We do not endorse candidates or tell anyone who to vote for.
