Nothing reported in Unincorporated Washington County yet
Who decides here: the Washington County Commission decides on zoning for land outside city and town limits.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Washington County Commission voted 13-2 for a pause on building, running and permitting data centers, including crypto mines, through June 30, 2027. It took effect right away.
2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Unincorporated Washington County. - Go to county 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 Unincorporated Washington County: Kingsport Power Co. (company) or Johnson City (run by the town).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Tennessee.