Teacher arrested while opposing data centers
News Clip0:38Action News 5·Memphis, Shelby County, TN·7/27/2026
A high school physics teacher was arrested and removed from a city commission meeting in Memphis, Tennessee. The arrest occurred after the teacher clapped in support of speakers who were opposing data center developments, despite warnings from commissioners against disruptive behavior.
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Video shows a high school physics teacher being arrested and dragged out of a city commission meeting for clapping in support of speakers who opposed a data center. The arrest came after commissioners warned those in attendance against disruptive behavior, including clapping, snapping or rude comments.