Rep. Justin Pearson, various advocacy groups speak in favor of a proposed data center moratorium in Memphis

News ClipThe Commercial Appeal·Memphis, Shelby County, TN·9/1/2026

Representative Justin Pearson and various advocacy groups have publicly supported a proposed data center moratorium in Memphis. They are speaking out in favor of the halt on data center development in the city. The moratorium is currently under consideration by local authorities.

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Rep. Justin Pearson, various advocacy groups speak in favor of a proposed data center moratorium in Memphis  The Commercial Appeal