First the city, now the county debates a data center temporary moratorium

News Clip2:50Action News 5·Shelby County, TN·10/13/2026

Shelby County commissioners narrowly advanced a proposed temporary moratorium on data center development in unincorporated areas to a second reading. The measure follows a similar pause considered by the city and remains under county consideration.

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Gov: Shelby County Commission
Learn more 👉 https://tinyurl.com/28neamwu A narrow vote with four commissioners abstaining moves a proposed pause on data centers in unincorporated Shelby County to a second reading. For more Local News from WMC: https://www.actionnews5.com/ For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClB7bBkHRCx5MTrf94dW2aQ