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HB 1827

County Government - As introduced, requires a local legislative body to approve the location of any quarry or digital asset mining facility in a public meeting. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gary Hicks

Requires Tennessee counties and cities to hold public meetings and gain voter approval before permitting quarries or cryptocurrency mining operations in their jurisdictions.

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Bill Summary · HB 1827

Legislative bill overview

HB 1827 requires Tennessee local legislative bodies to hold public meetings and obtain approval before permitting quarries or digital asset mining (cryptocurrency) facilities in their jurisdictions. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code Annotated to establish this approval requirement across county and municipal governments.

Why is this important

This addresses growing community concerns about industrial operations—particularly cryptocurrency mining—that can impact local environments, infrastructure, and quality of life. By requiring public approval processes, the bill gives residents a formal voice in land-use decisions that directly affect their neighborhoods, though it may also slow economic development projects.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control vs. state mandates: The bill imposes requirements on local governments; some may view this as state overreach while others see it as necessary consistency across Tennessee
  • Digital asset mining definition: "Digital asset mining" is broadly defined and could capture various operations beyond cryptocurrency, creating uncertainty for businesses about what triggers approval requirements
  • Economic development impact: Stricter approval processes may discourage mining operations and quarries from locating in Tennessee, potentially affecting job creation and tax revenue versus environmental/quality-of-life protection

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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