OTN Group announced that the Franklin Planning & Zoning Commission has granted preliminary development approval for the company's proposed TenKey Data Center campus at Gateway 65 North, representing an estimated $6 billion private investment in Simpson County.
TenKey Data Center is an OTN Group development and is planned as a large-scale digital infrastructure campus within the Gateway 65 North development area.
The campus is expected to include three data center facilities, which would be developed over approximately three years as part of a phased investment. The project will be located adjacent to and anchored by the recently announced Kroger Distribution Center at Gateway 65 North.
The proposed development represents one of the largest private technology infrastructure investments in the region and is intended to support the growing demand for digital infrastructure across the United States.
Gregory Dutton, attorney representing OTN Group for the TenKey Data Center project, emphasized that the preliminary approval marks an important step forward in what will be a detailed and transparent development process.
"We are encouraged by the Franklin Planning & Zoning Commission's decision this evening. This decision signals the first step in a lengthy approval and development process. As we navigate this process, our objective is for this project to deliver a net-positive impact for the entire community, supporting public institutions and services through new investment while creating high-quality jobs and long-term economic value."
— Gregory DuttonAttorney representing OTN Group
If fully developed, the TenKey Data Center campus is expected to generate significant economic activity, including construction employment, technical careers, and long-term investment in the local tax base that supports schools, infrastructure, and public services.
OTN Group representatives noted that preliminary approval allows the project to move forward into the next phases of engineering, planning, environmental review, and detailed site planning, which will include continued coordination with city planning and engineering staff.
Additional information about the project and ongoing development updates can be found at www.tenkeydatacenter.com.
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