Residents express concerns with data center construction near Whitehaven homes
Residents in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis are expressing concerns over noise and traffic issues caused by the construction of an xAI data center. The Memphis City Council is currently voting on a moratorium to pause construction, though some residents feel it might be too late as work is already ongoing.
Residents of the Holmes Two-Lane Community in Whitehaven, Memphis, are voicing significant concerns regarding the ongoing construction of the xAI data center. They report experiencing constant noise pollution from the construction activities and severe traffic disruptions on Two-Lane Road, which they attribute to the frequent movement of construction trucks. These issues are making it difficult for residents to navigate their local roads, at times causing blockages.
The Memphis City Council is currently considering a moratorium on xAI's data center construction, which would temporarily halt the development. However, residents interviewed expressed skepticism and a sense of futility, believing that such a measure might be "too late" given that construction is already actively underway. They feel the problems caused by the data center's presence and its construction are already impacting their daily lives.