During the Plainview Planning Commission Meeting on October 13, 2026, Jordan Rockwell, Plainview City Planner, explained the Tennessee Land Trust Program. Agricultural land is eligible to be placed in the Trust. The act passed in 2025, but the Trust Board has spent approximately a year setting rules and guidelines in place. The legislature set aside $25M for the Trust. Land placed in the trust can be farmed and inhabited as any other agricultural property. But the land cannot be developed for commercial use except for farm related commerce.

On September 8, the Plainview Metropolitan Planning Commission discussed Ordinance 171, which addresses the inclusion of M-1, a light industrial zone, and amends Section 1 of Article VII, Provisions Governing Use Districts. The zone requires a minimum of five contiguous acres and defines permitted uses. Commissioners then recommended passage of the ordinance by the Plainview Board of Aldermen.

On August 11, 2026, Plainview Planning Commission discussed restrictions and guidelines for data centers. Planner Jordan Rockwell explained the steps to developing the guidelines. In order to have enforceable restrictions, the Plainview Planning Commission has to set up an M1 District that would designate the requirements for an industrial zone. Litigation and court rulings dictate that cities cannot just band data centers. If the city tried to outright prohibit data centers, the possibility of losing a suit would be almost 100%.

At the March 10, 2026 meeting of the Plainview Municipal Planning Commission, Stewart Skeen, Zoning Official, reported that he had written one permit for an accessory garage building with electric and plumbing for $350. The letter requested by Mr. Eddie Perry has been delivered. Woodbury Lot # 18 was reported to be vacant but he has not confirmed the report. The Headrick plat is complete and all documents have been given to the owner.

The next Plainview Planning Meeting is April 14, 2026, at 6:30 at City Hall.