City council considering ordinance that could temporarily halt data center development in Memphis

News Cliplocalmemphis.com·Memphis, Shelby County, TN·8/18/2026

The Memphis City Council is currently considering an ordinance that could lead to a temporary halt in data center development within the city. This proposed measure aims to pause new data center projects.

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City council considering ordinance that could temporarily halt data center development in Memphis  localmemphis.com