TAC Data Centers gigawatt campus in eastern Wythe County
A Charlotte company plans a very large data center campus on about 1,000 acres in eastern Wythe County. It would need more than 1,000 megawatts of power. The first part could open in 2029. It would have backup diesel generators.
Where things stand: Announced June 2026. Wythe County has no zoning, so it needs only building permits and state permits.
🕒 Latest update (June 4, 2026): TAC Data Centers announced plans for a 1,000-megawatt campus of 9 to 11 buildings.
What we know
- 📍 WhereAbout 1,000 acres southeast of Interstate 81, about 10 miles east of Wytheville near the Pulaski County line, Wythe County, Wythe County
- 🏢 CompanyTAC Data Centers
- 🏛️ Owned byThe Ardent Companies
- 🌳 Size1,000 acres
- ⚡ Power it needs1,000 megawatts (about as much as 800,000 homes)
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromAppalachian Power; the site is next to 765-kilovolt power lines
- 👷 Jobs promised200
❓ Still unanswered
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What happened so far
- June 4, 2026TAC Data Centers announced plans for a 1,000-megawatt campus of 9 to 11 buildings.
Local votes and rules
📜 Data center rules
Wythe County has no countywide zoning. Its first draft zoning ordinance would require a special use permit and a public hearing for data centers. In September 2026 the county was collecting public comments before formal hearings.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Gigawatt data center project planned for Wythe County · Cardinal News · June 4, 2026
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