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Tennessee Bitcoin Mine Closes — And the Ripple Effects Are Just Beginning March 28, 2026 · Washington County, TN After five years of relentless fan noise and three years of legal proceedings, a Bitcoin mining operation in rural Washington County, Tennessee , shut its doors this weekend under the terms of a 2023 lawsuit settlement. The mine, operated by CleanSpark , ceased operations on Saturday, March 28 , and has up to 120 days to remove its equipment. For digital currency hobbyists watching the landscape, this story is about a lot more than one noisy facility in Appalachia. "I won't believe it until I see it. Well, I won't believe it until I hear it." — Preston Holley, Washington County resident Source: WCYB News 5, Washington County, TN · Published March 28, 2026 What Actually Happened The Washington County mine has been a source of community friction almost from the moment it switched on. Residents described constant machine noise loud enough to...