City council passes first reading of ordinance that would pause data center development in Memphis

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

The Memphis City Council has passed the first reading of an ordinance. This proposed ordinance aims to pause data center development within the city. Further steps are required for the ordinance to be fully enacted.

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City council passes first reading of ordinance that would pause data center development in Memphis  localmemphis.com