Tempers flare, fists fly after Memphis City Council delays data center moratorium vote again

Once again, Memphis City Council members pushed pause on a moratorium on data centers in favor of further discussions during a tense Oct. 6 meeting that turned violent. Anger in the crowd boiled over after the 7-5 vote. Many in attendance were in favor of the moratorium. Their hopes were fueled by a councilman JB […]

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Oct 8, 2026 - 06:32
Tempers flare, fists fly after Memphis City Council delays data center moratorium vote again
Once again, Memphis City Council members pushed pause on a moratorium on data centers in favor of further discussions during a tense Oct. 6 meeting that turned violent. Anger in the crowd boiled over after the 7-5 vote. Many in attendance were in favor of the moratorium. Their hopes were fueled by a councilman JB […]
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