Overview

• Teresa Earnhardt seeks to rezone 399 acres of east Mooresville farmland for a $30 billion data center campus proposed by Denver developer Tract
• After initially recommending the project in early 2024, the Mooresville Planning Board reversed its 4–3 vote and rejected the rezoning 8–0 in October, pushing final approval to the Board of Commissioners
• The commissioners will consider setting a public hearing on August 4, with a formal vote expected the night of the September 15 hearing
• Kerry Earnhardt and other family members have condemned the proposal as contrary to Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s legacy, while residents warn of increased traffic, noise, light pollution and heavy water usage
• Supporters highlight the prospect of nearly 200 high-paying tech jobs and hundreds of millions in tax revenue, but critics question long-term benefits tied to tax abatements and non-local hiring