Council committee passes data center pause
The proposed Memphis data center moratorium would block the issuance of building permits or site plans for new data centers in the city, according to a copy of the ordinance.Related content:
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August 2026
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MPD chief looks to post-Task Force future
Memphis Police Department Chief C.J. Davis said she and other police brass have asked leaders of the federal law enforcement agencies making up the Memphis Safe Task Force to have a permanent presence in the city after the deployment ends.
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City Council will talk data centers and medical debt
Also on the Tuesday agenda: a move of MATA funding, money for the Mud Island amphitheater and more.
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Trolleys coming back Downtown this fall
MATA plans to resume trolley service Downtown in the fall with four trolleys, according to the trustee of the city-owned bus system. Plus, an update on the city’s recently revamped Group Violence Intervention Program from City Council coverage.
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Sanitation workers union negotiates tentative pay raise with city
Memphis AFSCME Local 1733 union workers reached a tentative agreement with Mayor Paul Young’s office for a wage increase.
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City Council tackles high-dollar votes and ambitious plans in Tuesday’s meeting
Moving money to the redevelopment of the Southwest Twin Drive-in, final votes on two November ballot questions, a first vote on short-term rental rules and some complex bond restructures are on Tuesday’s City Council agendas.
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July 2026
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The Station can stay open, City Council rules
Robert Spence, the attorney for the coalition of liquor stores fighting The Station, indicated that his clients may need to “reassess” a pending Chancery Court lawsuit in the wake of the council’s decision.
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Council confirms new city leaders
The Memphis City Council also approved a change to the city’s structure for the trustee status MATA is currently operating under.
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City could ditch project manager at Liberty Park
Private development at Liberty Park has stalled, and the City of Memphis is looking to end its contract with the joint venture managing the project.
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How will Memphis spend $3.3M in tax money collected from SpaceXAI?
Mayor Paul Young’s administration pitched how it plans to spend about $3.3 million on the 5-mile area around SpaceXAI’s Colossus I data center.
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Two new city officials, stricter short-term rental terms to go before council
The Memphis City Council will act on the appointments for the city’s CFO and CAO and take final votes to add a pair of city charter change referendums to the Nov. 3 ballot for Memphis voters to decide.
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Council member said he’s not subject of ethics investigation
Memphis City Council member JB Smiley Jr. is named in a May letter as urging the city administration to hire Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington’s niece in the city’s IT division.
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Council chair allegedly pushed staff for donations
In May, the City Council’s chief administrator raised various concerns about Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington. Among them, that the councilperson was using city resources for her and her husband’s church.
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City of Memphis investigating potential ethics violations
It is not clear what the city’s independent counsel is investigating, but a person familiar with the matter said it could be for potential violations of state, local and federal laws.
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City Council renews grant program, approving $13,000 for temporary housing
The Memphis City Council’s $2.6 million grant fund allocates $200,000 for each council member to propose grants to nonprofits.
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Could Memphis ban data centers? Maybe.
On Tuesday, the Memphis City Council discussed potential zoning changes that would impact data centers.
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City Council’s light agenda includes renewed grants program
The council’s discussion of grant rules comes after city auditors questioned the $13,000 grant awarded to a County Commissioner-elect.
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June 2026
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Incoming County Commissioner accused of misusing taxpayer dollars
Incoming Shelby County Commissioner Lashanta Rudd is accused of buying a Nissan Sentra and incurring at least $5,000 in improper expenses using City of Memphis taxpayer dollars.
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Memphis budget passes during fractious day at City Hall
Memphis sanitation workers did not receive the 5% raise they wanted, raising the possibility that city trash might not get picked up.
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Memphis City Council approves $5M for AutoZone Park
The Memphis City Council approved $5 million for repairs and renovation work at AutoZone Park. It will take a broader look at multiple uses for the ballpark that is home to the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds.
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Solid waste pay raise, 11 amendments complicate city budget
The city’s new fiscal year starts July 1. Here are the issues and budget amendments that the City Council will work through at their last regular meeting in June.
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City and county budget seasons are winding down. Here’s what two local leaders have to say.
The Shelby County Commission is looking at a possible tax increase while the Memphis City Council is expected to keep the city’s tax rate the same.
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Funding for Audubon Park splash pad, clubhouse moves forward
The Memphis City Council approved funding for a new splash pad, parking and tree planting at Audubon Park.
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City Council questions need for AutoZone Park money
The council delayed a vote Tuesday on financing changes to AutoZone Park for two weeks. The new funding will help the park meet Major League Baseball’s minimum standards for its minor league ballparks.
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May 2026
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Memphis council chair warned her behavior could violate city charter
Memphis City Council Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington has been accused of using her position to benefit her niece, who worked in the city’s IT department.
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