Proposed data center moratorium ordinance to be discussed Tuesday

News Clip1:09ABC24 Memphis·Memphis, Shelby County, TN·10/5/2026

The Memphis City Council is scheduled to discuss an ordinance that could pause new data center development for up to 12 months. The proposed moratorium would temporarily halt data center activity while the city considers development regulations.

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City Council will discuss an ordinance that could pause data center development for up to 12 months during its Tuesday meeting.