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Tennessee utility company warns customers of phone scam
6+ hour, 35+ min ago (151+ words) COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Middle Tennessee utility company is warning its customers of a new phone scam that could be devastating should anyone fall for it. Columbia Power & Water Systems (CPWS) released important information regarding these sophisticated phone calls on…...
TN in Ten 6-10-26: Knoxville mayor calling for 1-year pause on data centers
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (81+ words) WVLT TN in Ten 6-10-26: Knoxville mayor calling for 1-year pause on data centers Fire significantly damages two-story restaurant at Choto Marina, Rural Metro says Knoxville mayor seeks one-year pause on data center construction UT chancellor, SEC officials speak with lawmakers…...
Knoxville mayor seeks one-year pause on data center construction
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (229+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon is asking for a full year before any large data centers are built in the city. Kincannon is calling on the planning commission to write rules and regulations for data centers and determine…...
Knoxville mayor asks for regulations on data centers
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (267+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The City of Knoxville is planning to pause the construction of all new major data centers for a year while city staff talks over possible permanent guidelines outlining where and how Knoxville data centers operate. A letter…...
TVA proposes new rate class for data centers to protect customer power bills
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (88+ words) WVLT TVA proposes new rate class for data centers to protect customer power bills Men accused of assault on Jackson Avenue identified, Knoxville police say Man charged after cutting victim's throat at Blount County horse ranch: BCSO Fondue restaurant closing…...
TVA considering rate changes to manage power grid stability amid data center discussions
2+ week, 1+ day ago (148+ words) WVLT TVA considering rate changes to manage power grid stability amid data center discussions City of Knoxville expands plan for outside drinking to Covenant Health Park Knoxville City Council approves $499 M budget featuring no new taxes Gas prices squeeze Tennessee…...
Knox County commission works to regulate data centers before more arrive
3+ week, 1+ day ago (241+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knox County Commissioner Adam Thompson is working to establish regulations for data centers before they arrive in the area. "We were able to see what was happening and how reactionary everyone else was across the country. They…...
Second town hall discusses proposed data center near Garden of the Gods
3+ week, 6+ day ago (82+ words) WVLT Second town hall discusses proposed data center near Garden of the Gods "The trend is improvement: Novant Health responds to hospital safety grades Local real estate agents spend day building beds for children in need Action News 5's Joe…...
New bill aims to increase internet safety rules for Tennessee students
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (58+ words) WVLT New bill aims to increase internet safety rules for Tennessee students Network outage affecting phones at Knox County Schools, some testing affected University of Tennessee moves exams to Saturday after Canvas cyberattack Deputies: 3 bodies found in WNC home leads…...
Knox County to consider limits on data centers" noise, looks and utilities
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (340+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knox County Commission is gearing up to discuss applying a litany of rules to any data centers that get built within the county. For the most part, the ordinance up for discussion this month is centered…...