1 data center project in Vilonia City
Who decides here: the City Council of Vilonia City votes on zoning. The Faulkner County may review big projects too.
In Vilonia City
Nearby (within 15 miles)
NewRays One bitcoin mine in the Bono community
Faulkner County, Faulkner County
π 2023: Neighbors sued NewRays One over noise, asking for damages and an order to stop mining.
Approved, not built yetabout 13 miles awayAVAIO Digital Leo data center campus near Wrightsville
Pulaski County, Pulaski County
1,000 acres
π Sept 25, 2026: County Judge Barry Hyde vetoed the ordinance; 9 of 15 votes are needed to override it.
Approved, not built yetabout 14 miles awayForgelight Ventures data center in Conway
Conway, Faulkner County
for unnamed Fortune 100 company
π May 12, 2026: Residents packed a City Council meeting to oppose the data center; the mayor said it wouβ¦
Local votes and rules
β Turned down
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to revoke the permit for the ViloAR crypto mine, stopping it.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Vilonia City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
π Get told first
β‘ Your electric company
Entergy Arkansas LLC (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Arkansas.