Memphis Data Center Moratorium Vote Ends Abruptly Amid Protests and Fight
A contentious Memphis City Council meeting on a proposed one-year data center moratorium ended abruptly amid protests, shouting and a physical altercation. The council had not completed the vote, and the measure may be delayed until October 20.
Supporters of a proposed one-year pause on new data center development rallied outside Memphis City Hall before the Memphis City Council meeting. The meeting became chaotic, with shouting, protesters demanding action and people fighting inside or near the building as council members began leaving.
News reporters said the council had not yet voted on the moratorium and that the measure could be pushed to October 20, although that timing had not been verified. The disruption reflected ongoing community pressure for the city to pause new data center projects, while the council's final position remained unresolved.