Is a Data Center Coming

Simpson County, KY

Franklin-Simpson Data Storage and Service Center (TenKey LandCo)

TenKey LandCo I LLC. Approved.

TenKey LandCo I LLC has proposed the Franklin-Simpson Data Storage and Service Center, three 200,000 square foot buildings on about 200 acres near Interstate 65's Exit 2 at the southern edge of Franklin, each phase estimated at 1.6 billion dollars. The Franklin Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously in March 2026 to approve a preliminary development plan, though it asked for more detail on stormwater, on site power generation, and regulation. A local group, Franklin Citizens for Responsible Development, sued in April 2026 to challenge the approval, and Simpson County's separate attempt to require a conditional use permit for the project has also drawn a lawsuit from the developer.

Status
Approved
Operator
Not disclosed
Applicant on record
TenKey LandCo I LLC
Location
Franklin, Simpson County, KY (approximate, city center)
Size
MW not reported, 200 acres, 600,000 sq ft
Cooling
Not reported
Utility
Not reported
Last updated
September 24, 2026

What happens next

Still to come: permits and construction. Builders do not always announce a construction start date in advance.

Sources

History

September 25, 2026

Added as approved

Other tracked projects within 25 miles

Common questions

Where is the Franklin-Simpson Data Storage and Service Center (TenKey LandCo) data center?

It is in Franklin, Simpson County, KY.

Has the Franklin-Simpson Data Storage and Service Center (TenKey LandCo) data center been approved?

Yes, it has been approved.

How big is the Franklin-Simpson Data Storage and Service Center (TenKey LandCo) data center?

Reported size: 200 acres, 600,000 square feet.

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