A proposed data center next to the Nashville Zoo is drawing mounting opposition from local residents, elected officials, and country music star Brad Paisley, as Nashville leaders weigh new restrictions on large-scale data center development.

Atlanta-based DC Blox plans to build a 69,000-square-foot data center on land adjacent to the Nashville Zoo. According to public permitting documents, the facility would occupy roughly 1.6 acres under one roof on a 23.5-acre site. The proposal also includes two additional buildings, a substation, and supporting infrastructure. The project is expected to consume at least 50 megawatts of electricity, which is enough to power an estimated 30,000 to 50,000 single-family homes.