Memphis City Council to consider temporary ban on data center development

News ClipThe Commercial Appeal·Memphis, Shelby County, TN·8/14/2026

The Memphis City Council is scheduled to consider a temporary ban on data center development within the city. This move suggests a potential pause on new data center projects being built in Memphis.

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Memphis City Council to consider temporary ban on data center development  The Commercial Appeal