Tommy Tuberville outlines new data center approach as opposition to facilities mounts

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 833

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago


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Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville Tuesday laid out a new stance on data centers in Alabama after weeks of championing them and denouncing their critics.

In an opinion column published in Alabama Political Reporter, Tuberville said as governor he would work to give communities the power to reject data centers and put them in the state’s highest property tax bracket, though he was not clear on details.

“Here’s …

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