Patmos announces plans to transform former Fairfield Walmart into new Technology Campus

Future site of Patmos Technology Campus in Fairfield, Alabama

Planned redevelopment will create approximately 50 jobs and bring new technology infrastructure and investment to Fairfield, Alabama 

FAIRFIELD, Ala. – November 9, 2026 – Patmos, an independent provider of data center and technology infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of the former 205,000 sq ft Walmart property at 7201 Aaron Aronov Drive in Fairfield, Alabama. The company plans to redevelop the property into a Technology Campus designed to support growing infrastructure demands for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, colocation, and other web services.

The project is expected to create approximately 50 new jobs and bring significant technology infrastructure investment to Fairfield. The development will give new purpose to a property that has been vacant since Walmart closed in 2016, with initial operations expected to begin in May 2027.

"We don’t build data centers in the traditional sense. Our data centers power mixed-use Technology Campuses that create job-dense tech ecosystems and new opportunities for communities. We also retrofit existing buildings, so we’re not destroying local farmland," said John Johnson, CEO of Patmos. "We're excited about the opportunity to bring new infrastructure and investment to Fairfield, and we look forward to building relationships with the people and businesses who call it home."

Infrastructure designed for growth

Patmos is working with Alabama Power on a phased electrical infrastructure plan to support the development, with approximately 20 MW of initial planned capacity and the potential for up to 50 MW of utility capacity over time.

The project includes planned investments in electrical distribution, reliability improvements, and supporting utility infrastructure. The Technology Campus will be designed to accommodate modern computing requirements, including high-density AI workloads, while providing flexibility for future expansion. Patmos will fund planned utility infrastructure improvements. 

Ratepayer protection: Patmos will pay the full cost of the power and grid infrastructure required to serve the facility, through upfront financial commitments that apply even if project plans change, so those costs are not shifted to Alabama Power’s existing customers. Both companies have also signed the White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge, reinforcing their commitment to protecting local ratepayers from the costs of serving the facility.

Investing in Fairfield's future

The Fairfield project builds on Patmos’s approach to developing Technology Campuses that combine modern infrastructure with the reuse of existing commercial and industrial properties.

At its Kansas City Technology Campus, Patmos transformed a former newspaper printing facility into a high-density data center while incorporating space for business tenants and community activities. The company sees similar potential in Fairfield, with opportunities for local employment, businesses, community engagement, and future investment.

As planning moves forward, Patmos will continue working with local leaders, Alabama Power, and community stakeholders to share information about the project, address questions, and identify opportunities for local participation.

"I'm excited about this investment and what it means for the future of Fairfield," said Mayor Herman Carnes Jr. "For years, we've wanted to see something positive happen with the former Walmart property, and I'm pleased to see that we're moving in that direction. We welcome Patmos to Fairfield and look forward to working with them as this project moves forward. We want responsible development that creates opportunities for our residents and strengthens our community. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Fairfield is open for business! We welcome investment, we welcome opportunity, and we are committed to moving our City forward."

About Fairfield

Founded in 1910, Fairfield, Alabama, is located southwest of Birmingham in Jefferson County. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the city has approximately 11,000 residents and 4,000 households. Its median household income is $41,439. Learn more at cityoffairfieldal.org.

About Patmos

Patmos is a U.S.-based technology company built around a simple belief: organizations should have greater freedom, control, and sovereignty over the technology they depend on. Patmos provides custom data centers, AI and GPU infrastructure, sovereign web services, and custom web design and development services for organizations that need powerful, reliable, and scalable technology. 

Patmos takes the same approach to the communities where it operates. Rather than treating data centers as isolated infrastructure, Patmos is developing Technology Campuses designed to become part of the communities that host them – revitalizing existing properties, creating opportunities for businesses and workers, and building technology ecosystems that deliver value beyond the data center.

Founded in 2022, Patmos is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with two data centers in Kansas City and additional facilities in Dallas and Phoenix. Learn more at www.patmos.tech.

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