Data center debate continues at Memphis City Council meeting
The Memphis City Council rejected a proposed moratorium on data center development after a 6-6 vote failed to secure enough support. The meeting was disrupted by an angry crowd, prompting police and security to clear the chambers before the council adjourned.
The Memphis City Council voted 6-6 on a proposed moratorium for data center development, causing the measure to fail because it did not receive enough votes for passage. The vote took place amid intense public opposition and a packed council chamber.
After the moratorium vote, the council attempted to consider a separate proposal to update development codes for data centers, but continued disruptions prevented the meeting from proceeding. Memphis police and security cleared the chambers, and the council adjourned.