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Vulcan Core bitcoin mine / data center (W. Erwin St., Tyler)

Vulcan Core wanted a permit for a bitcoin mining data center near downtown Tyler. Neighbors worried about noise and water. The city planning board denied the permit in July 2026.

👥 Reported, not confirmed yetSourceLast checked: Oct 6, 2026

Where things stand: Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-2 to deny the special use permit on July 7, 2026.

🕒 Latest update (July 7, 2026): Tyler Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-2 to deny the permit, as city staff advised.

What we know

📍 WhereW. Erwin Street, near downtown (light industrial land), Tyler, Smith County
🏢 CompanyVulcan Core
👤 Built forBarrio (data center operator, planned tenant)
🔌 Where the power comes fromOncor power already at the site.

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What happened so far

June 15, 2026
Developer held a community meeting.
July 7, 2026
Tyler Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-2 to deny the permit, as city staff advised.

Local votes and rules

✋ Turned down

Tyler's Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-2 to deny a special use permit for a bitcoin mining data center by Vulcan Core on W. Erwin Street near downtown. City planning staff also recommended denial over water use, noise and the lack of a zoning category for data centers. The developer can appeal to City Council.

July 7, 2026

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Tyler planning commission denies permit for proposed data center · KLTV · July 7, 2026

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