Protestors Block Access to Elon Musk's xAI Supercomputer Plant in Memphis

News Clip3:58901 Black Wood News·Memphis, Shelby County, TN·5/4/2026

Protesters gathered outside an Elon Musk-associated 'X AI1' supercomputer plant in Memphis, Tennessee, blocking access to the facility. The protest involved individuals laying down in front of the entrance, with police present but seemingly unsure how to handle the situation. Protestors wore gas masks, indicating a readiness for a prolonged confrontation.

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A protest is underway at an "Elon Musk plant" in Memphis, Tennessee, identified as an X AI1 supercomputer facility. Demonstrators are actively blocking both ingress and egress at the plant, preventing workers and vehicles from entering or leaving. The Memphis Police Department (MPD) is on the scene, but the video's narrator suggests they appear uncertain on how to manage the situation. Protestors, some equipped with gas masks, are seen lying down in front of the plant's entrance, signaling their commitment to the demonstration. The narrator emphasizes the protestors' readiness for a prolonged standoff, with chants of "Elon Musk got to go." The event is described as potentially a "long day," highlighting the resolve of those participating in the protest against the supercomputer plant.