Memphis City Council to Hold Second Data Center Planning and Zoning Discussion

News Clip3:10ABC24 Memphis·Memphis, Shelby County, TN·10/28/2026

The Memphis City Council is holding its second planning and zoning discussion on data centers, focusing on community benefits, economic growth and unanswered public questions. Council members expect to hear from xAI and other experts about how data center companies could contribute to the Memphis community.

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Memphis City Council will hold a second planning and zoning discussion on data centers from 1 to 3 p.m. in the council committee room at City Hall. The meeting will address community benefits, economic development and outstanding questions about data center activity, while giving residents an opportunity to voice concerns.

Council members are expected to hear from xAI and other experts about potential ways data center companies could give back to Memphis. The report did not identify a specific zoning decision, project approval or new regulation resulting from the meeting.