No project in Cleveland City, but 1 nearby
Who decides here: the City Council of Cleveland City votes on zoning. The Bradley County may review big projects too.
Nearby (within 15 miles)
Local votes and rules
🗺️ Zoning change
The City of Cleveland released draft rules (PUD 77) for the $11.3 billion Project River data center the developer wants annexed into the city. Draft rules: 500-foot setback, 60-decibel noise limit at the property line with monitoring, closed-loop cooling, 75% of power and 90% of process water made on site, no direct water hookup to the Hiwassee River, and yearly reports. The developer says it will accept them. No vote before October 2026.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Cleveland City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Cleveland City: City of Cleveland (run by the town) or Volunteer Electric Co-op (co-op (owned by its members)).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Tennessee.