Memphis City Council and activists spar over data center moratorium

Memphis City Council and activists spar over data center moratorium

News ClipBartlesville Examiner-Enterprise·Memphis, Shelby County, TN·11/9/2026

The Memphis City Council postponed its final vote on a proposed data center moratorium. Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton and activists argued publicly over the measure, indicating continued local opposition and debate.

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Memphis City Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton and activists shout back and forth after the council pushed back its final vote on a data center moratorium.