Data Center Moratoriums Draw Attention In Memphis Area
The term "moratorium" is gaining popularity in Memphis regarding data centers, marked by a postponed vote on a moratorium at Memphis City Hall and a six-month pause on new data center applications in Millington.
Memphis, TN, October 16, 2026 —
The term “moratorium” is gaining popularity in Memphis-area discussions about data centers, as a vote on a proposed moratorium at Memphis City Hall has been postponed and Millington has paused new data center applications for six months.
The two developments are distinct: Memphis City Hall postponed a vote on a moratorium, while Millington’s measure is described as a six-month pause on new applications. The information provided does not say when the Memphis vote was postponed, when it may be rescheduled, or whether a moratorium has been adopted there. It also does not specify when Millington’s pause began.
Details about the reasons for either action were not provided. The names of officials involved, the scope of any proposed Memphis moratorium, and whether Millington’s pause includes exceptions were also not specified. No information was provided about existing data center projects or applications already submitted.
The developments have brought the term “moratorium” into greater prominence in Memphis in connection with data centers. However, the available information does not establish whether the Memphis proposal and Millington’s pause are coordinated or connected beyond their shared subject.
Further details, including the timing and outcome of the postponed Memphis vote, were not available. The stated duration of Millington’s pause is six months; no additional timeline or next step was provided.
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