Shelby County Commission passes first reading of data center moratorium ordinance

News Cliplocalmemphis.com·Shelby County, TN·10/12/2026

The Shelby County Commission passed the first reading of an ordinance that would impose a moratorium on data center development. The ordinance still requires further action before the moratorium takes effect.

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Shelby County Commission passes first reading of data center moratorium ordinance  localmemphis.com