Bailey: Moratorium is becoming a popular word in connection with data centers
A vote on a proposed data center moratorium in Memphis was postponed, prompting anger from protesters at City Hall. The article says moratoriums are gaining popularity among local governments seeking time for studies and zoning decisions, while also mentioning a separate proposed data center in Walls, Mississippi.
A postponed vote on a proposed data center moratorium drew angry protesters to Memphis City Hall. The measure reflects growing interest among local governments in pausing data center reviews while officials study zoning and related impacts.
The article also references a potential data center development in Walls, Mississippi, which Alderman Keith White characterized as a long shot. No specific developer or operator is identified in the available excerpt.