Memphis fails to pass 1-year data center moratorium, opts for shorter-term ban

What happened: Memphis city council voted against a one-year data center moratorium and passed a substitute ordinance halting data center construction for 135 days. Why it matters: The ordinance is intended to complement the mayor's 90-day study of data center impacts. Residents and activists have pushed back against development for years, and attendees appeared shocked and confused at the substitute proposal, with some remaining to chant after the vote. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Memphis rejected a one-year data center moratorium, opting for a shorter-term ban.

Memphis rejected a one-year data center moratorium, opting for a shorter-term ban. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.