Opinion: Mayor Young — Data center investment requires new rules for growth

By , Guest Columnist Updated: August 13, 2026 9:01 PM CT | Published: August 13, 2026 8:55 PM CT
Paul Young
Guest Columnist

Paul Young

Paul Young is the mayor of the City of Memphis.

“The communities that succeed in this next economy will be the ones capable of supporting major investment while maintaining the trust of the people who call them home.”

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