GALLATIN, Tenn. (WTVF) – Facebook is building a $ 800 million data center in Gallatin, bringing 100 high-paying jobs to the area.
Tennessee economic officials said the state-of-the-art, 982,000-square-foot facility will offer a variety of positions and job types – including technical operations, electricians, logistics and security personnel.
Construction for the new building is already underway. Some 1,100 construction workers will be on site at the height of the project.
“Three years ago, our community decided to pursue technological paths as part of our economic development strategy. We are pleased that Facebook welcomes Gallatin, and we look forward to the positive impact they will have on our city, ”said Gallatin Mayor Paige Brown.
Facebook says the data center will be among the most advanced, energy and water efficient facilities in the world. According to a release, it will be supported by 100% renewable energy, will use 80% less water than the average and once completed, LEED Gold will be certified.
Facebook has partnered with TVA to bring 220 MW of new solar energy to the Tennessee Valley to support the company’s operations in the region.
Rachel Peterson, vice president of data center strategy, said the facility is especially important at the moment because everything virtual goes under the pandemic. “On a personal level, it’s the thing that really connects people, and all the work is to have this time where we can be together, even though we are not physically together.”
They are looking for local rentals according to Mayor Brown. “Those are the things they teach the kids at school. We have volunteered here at State State in Gallatin, and they have challenged their students to fill just like these jobs,” Brown said, “We’re very excited about that. the capital investment, but we are also very excited about the market association, because we think Facebook will help us attract other good investments to our community, and other good jobs. ”
Construction will still be underway in 2023, but some of the jobs will be posted online in just a few weeks.
Facebook also announced a contract in Madison County for a renewable energy project to support operations.
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