City Council votes down ordinance that would have paused data center development for up to 18 months, passes amended ordinance instead

News Cliplocalmemphis.com·Memphis, Shelby County, TN·10/21/2026

The Memphis City Council rejected an ordinance that would have paused data center development for up to 18 months. The council instead approved an amended ordinance, though the available article information does not specify its exact provisions.

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City Council votes down ordinance that would have paused data center development for up to 18 months, passes amended ordinance instead  localmemphis.com