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Most computers have 1 GPU. Colossus II might exceed 1M by year's end.

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:17:36 -0500

Elon Musk confirmed on X that additional graphics processing units are coming, and his company said Colossus II will be America’s largest grid-connected battery pack to support the computing power.

Texas company says SpaceXAI owes them almost $2M

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:40:45 -0500

A Texas-based company alleges SpaceXAI contractors never paid for its services, marking the third lien against the artificial intelligence company this year.

Memphis residents sue SpaceXAI over ‘roaring’ turbines at Southaven plant

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:20:57 -0500

Two law firms filed a federal class action lawsuit against SpaceXAI over noise and vibration from its Whitehaven and Southaven facilities.

Shelby County tourist spending dipped in 2025

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:53:33 -0500

Memphis Tourism announced that Shelby County drew 10.3 million visitors in 2025 — less than 2024 — but industry experts share a positive outlook for the years to come.

SpaceXAI subsidiary failed to pay $4.2M, contractor alleges

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:46:08 -0500

Ferguson Enterprises says MZX Tech failed to pay for materials used at the Macrohard data center, adding to the AI company’s growing construction disputes.

AutoZone sees ‘more normalized’ inflation ahead after quarter of cost pressures

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:03 -0500

Leaders said gas‑driven freight costs hurt results but expect conditions to ease in the new fiscal year.

New Sultana Disaster Museum prepares to embark in Marion

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:14:09 -0500

The museum to commemorate the nation’s worst maritime disaster is set to open just 20 minutes from Downtown Memphis.

Collierville company bands with Whole Foods to donate supplies to hundreds of schools

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:08:04 -0500

“When the opportunity came up, it was kind of unexpected, but it was a natural yes.”

SpaceXAI posts more than 100 jobs as data center moratorium momentum slows

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:29:37 -0500

SpaceXAI is moving full steam ahead while Memphis City Council wants to pump the brakes on data center expansion.

Data center moratorium proposals delayed until October

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:40:02 -0500

A data center moratorium is losing steam as questions of the City Council’s authority to ban the developments mount.

Full funding for Imagination Library would double Shelby County’s reach

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:30:03 -0500

Full state funding of the Imagination Library would remove local costs and raise kindergarten‑readiness rates.

East Memphis fitness studio goes beyond barre-minimum to build community

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:08:29 -0500

Entrepreneur trusted her gut and the data to transform a struggling Neighborhood Barre franchise into a hub for fitness-minded women.

When virtual reality isn't a game: These headsets are programmed for job skills training

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:16:00 -0500

With help from MyCityRides, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis receives 15 virtual reality headsets.

Memphis library's book sale returns without longtime partner

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:45:30 -0500

To most, this year’s fall book sale will look identical to past ones, but the organizational lineup has been shaken up.

Ask the Memphian: How can the Digital Protection Fund protect Tennessee kids from social media harms?

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 12:27:53 -0500

The Digital Protection Fund was established to hold money awarded in litigation, such as the Meta settlement, but the debate over how to use it is just beginning.

Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum leader to depart after 23 years

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 13:34:02 -0500

John Doyle was instrumental in the museum’s growth and helped launch the Memphis Music Hall of Fame in 2012.

Sneak a peek at Satellite Music Hall's food, lounge and stage

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 06:22:03 -0500

Officials from Live Nation and Crosstown offered an early look at what Memphis’ newest concert venue has to offer ahead of its debut.

Memphis-based First Horizon will be main jersey patch sponsor for Vols

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 17:07:44 -0500

This is the latest step in the 34-year partnership between the bank and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

Free the 901 asks leaders to oust Task Force from city

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 05:35:42 -0500

More than 20 small business owners gathered at Tamboli’s Pasta & Pizza in Midtown Monday afternoon to call for elected leaders to do more about the Memphis Safe Task Force’s presence in the city.

6 disabled MSCS students land internships at Memphis' Amazon center

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:46:35 -0500

Project Search, which trains people with disabilities for jobs through internships with corporations across the U.S. and Europe, partnered with Amazon to place six Memphis students in internships with the shipping giant.