Charleston Discusses Urban Growth Boundary Agreement Amid Data Center Opposition
Charleston, Tennessee, is holding discussions on its urban growth boundary agreement with Cleveland and Bradley County. This action comes amid significant community opposition to proposed data center projects, Projects River and Midspan, which are located outside Cleveland's established urban growth…
Chattanooga, TN, October 26, 2026 —
Charleston, Tennessee, is holding discussions with Cleveland and Bradley County about its urban growth boundary agreement, as community opposition continues over two proposed data center projects near Cleveland.
The projects, identified as River and Midspan, are located outside Cleveland’s established urban growth area. The summary of the discussions does not specify what changes, if any, are being considered in the agreement, or provide a timetable for further talks.
Both projects face different forms of uncertainty: one is paused, while the other is involved in a legal dispute. The available information does not identify which project has which status, explain the reason for the pause, or provide details about the dispute. It also does not specify who is involved in the legal matter or whether it has reached a court ruling.
Community opposition to the proposed projects is described as significant. The information provided does not identify the groups or individuals opposing them, the concerns they have raised, or the number of residents involved. It also does not indicate whether the urban growth boundary discussions are directly addressing the projects or are part of a broader agreement process.
No dates, meeting details, statements from local officials, or decisions resulting from the discussions were provided. The status of the agreement and any next steps therefore remain unclear. For now, the reported developments are the ongoing talks among Charleston, Cleveland and Bradley County, the opposition to River and Midspan, and the separate pause and legal dispute affecting the two proposals.
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