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Answering your data center questions

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Tech developer DC Blox has filed permit applications for a tentacular data center to be built right next to the Nashville Zoo. A 'Quantum Leap' data center is underway on Fisk University's campus.

These constructions have seemingly started to pop up nationwide. And they were showing no sign of slowing. That is, until the public had something to say about it. Americans from all political walks of life are protesting the sudden mitosis of these mysterious buildings. A petition opposing the data center by the Zoo has garnered over 400,000 signatures.

Still, questions remain: are they harmful to the surrounding ecosystem? Are they loud? Are they creating jobs? Are they taking jobs away?

On today's Roundabout edition, our panel is here to answer your questions. Call in with your thoughts and concerns at 615-760-2000 or comment on the YouTube livestream.

This episode was produced by Josh Deepan. 

Guests

  • Caroline Eggers, WPLN Environmental Reporter
  • Timothy Hughes, NCAA Nashville Chapter President
  • Dodd Galbreath, Lipscomb University Environmental Science Professor
  • Kelly Puente, Investigative Reporter, The Tennessean 
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