Is a Data Center Coming

Hinds County, MS

Jackson Northwest Data Center proposal

unnamed New Jersey developer. On hold.

A New Jersey based developer proposed a 230 acre data center in northwest Jackson. Community opposition led the city council to pass the state's first data center moratorium on July 14, 2026, pausing new development for six months while the city works out where data centers could go.

Status
On hold
Operator
Not disclosed
Applicant on record
unnamed New Jersey developer
Location
Jackson, Hinds County, MS (approximate, city center)
Size
MW not reported, 230 acres
Cooling
Not reported
Utility
Not reported
First reported
2026-04
Last updated
August 11, 2026

What happens next

Paused by the developer, a regulator, or a court. It could resume, be withdrawn, or be replaced by a new filing on the same land.

Sources

Other tracked projects within 25 miles

Common questions

Where is the Jackson Northwest data center?

It is in Jackson, Hinds County, MS.

Has the Jackson Northwest data center been approved?

Not yet. It is on hold.

How big is the Jackson Northwest data center?

Reported size: 230 acres.

Is it near you?

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