Memphis Council passes data center pause
The Memphis City Council approved a 135-day pause on new data center developments following a disputed substitution vote. The decision comes after an 18-month moratorium failed to pass.
The Memphis City Council approved a 135-day pause on new data center developments in the United States, bypassing a public push for an 18-month moratorium. The divided vote followed a six-hour meeting marked by confusion over a last-minute substitute ordinance introduced by Councilman Jeff Warren. The sudden legislative shift left residents and several lawmakers uncertain about what measure was actually under consideration.
