Memphians react to failed data center moratorium

Name: Memphians react to failed data center moratorium
Uploaded: 2026-10-21T09:46:15.000Z
Duration: 3 min 56 s
Description: The Memphis City Council passed a new data center ordinance, but rejected or failed to adopt the moratorium sought by activists and environmentalists. Residents reacted with disappointment after the council meeting, though enhanced security measures prevented major disruptions.

News Clip3:56Action News 5·Memphis, Shelby County, TN·10/21/2026

The Memphis City Council passed a new data center ordinance, but rejected or failed to adopt the moratorium sought by activists and environmentalists. Residents reacted with disappointment after the council meeting, though enhanced security measures prevented major disruptions.

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Gov: Memphis City Council

The Memphis City Council passed a new data center ordinance Tuesday night, but it is not the legislation activists and environmentalists fought for and supported. New security rules instituted after the chaotic Oct. 6 council meeting kept disruptions at a minimum, but not the disappointment. https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/10/21/memphians-react-failed-data-center-moratorium/