Tennessee State Representative
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Aftyn Behn has 3 statements on data centers on the record.
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What they said
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Representative Aftyn Behn said she will file legislation for the 2027 session prohibiting the state from issuing tax exemptions for three years
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 18, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- The Tennessee Tribune (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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State Rep. Aftyn Behn plans to file a bill for the 2027 legislative session proposing a three year pause on new data center tax exemption certificates
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 9, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Local 3 News (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Tennessee State Rep. Aftyn Behn stated that Tennessee taxpayers currently do not know how much revenue the state is losing from the data center industry.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 8, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- wtvcfox (opens in a new tab), local outlet
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
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