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Proposed Memphis data center regulations start to show up in writing

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:07:29 -0600

The City Council has paused a raft of similar and competing proposals for the regulation of data centers as it moves deeper into drafting those regulations and land-use requirements.

Why is Memphis $16.6M ahead?

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:08:05 -0600

The city’s expenses are up, but revenues — mostly local property taxes — are up, too.

Young says he blocked tax incentive for data center at former Fred's HQ

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:38:19 -0600

The Memphis mayor said he warned developer 5C Group not to seek a PILOT for its Getwell Road project, part of his push to require data centers to pay full property taxes.

Data center discussion returns to Memphis City Council

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 18:36:09 -0600

Three weeks after approving a 135-day moratorium, the council takes up more ordinances to regulate data centers and Dr. Jeff Warren’s plan for a community benefits agency.

Voters turn out at Davis Community Center

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 16:45:53 -0600

Voters rolled into the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Davis Community Center in the Messick-Buntyn neighborhood.

Lawsuit alleges City Council chair engaged in illegal activity

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 15:18:35 -0600

The suit says Jana Swearengen-Washington fired Hyman after she refused to use taxpayer money for the chairwoman’s personal requests.

Feagins' nudity contributed to 'hostile' environment, former MSCS employee claims in new suit

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:44:04 -0500

A former Memphis-Shelby County Schools employee is seeking $1.5 million in damages from the school system for the “hostile and abusive” work environment she claims Marie Feagins created.

Opinion: 'No map drawn for political purposes can change who we are'

morriss@churchhealth.org (G. Scott Morris) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:02 -0500

“Lines have been drawn across neighborhoods, separating people who share streets, schools, churches and hopes for their children. But we are still one Memphis. And when the election is over, we will still be neighbors.”

This consulting firm is advising Memphis state takeover leaders. Here's what we know so far.

bhatch@chalkbeat.org (Bri Hatch) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:02 -0500

The consulting group advising Memphis schools’ state takeover board has worked on similar efforts nationwide, including a Colorado takeover that ended in a lawsuit, and has been the subject of federal and state investigations in Florida.

Violent-crime rate continues slide, led by robbery decline

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:19:11 -0500

Memphis’ major violent-crime rate has continued falling throughout the year, according to the latest data from the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission.

City Council votes down indefinite data center pause

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:47:53 -0500

The Memphis City Council approved a move toward developing land-use standards and regulations for new data centers that comes with a 135-day moratorium.

City Council asks ICE, National Guard to leave Memphis

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:43:32 -0500

The nonbinding resolution approved at a tense and standing-room-only council session is similar to a resolution the council voted down in September 2025.

Pearson celebrates lifted ban for Memphis City Council attendees

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:09:35 -0500

“People power can win, even when City Hall has six attorneys ... trying to silence dissent against data centers and the billionaires who are popping them up all across our country,” State Rep. Justin J. Pearson said.

Data centers, zoning rules draw mixed reactions

smcdermott@dailymemphian.com (Sophie McDermott) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:42:52 -0500

The Memphis City Council’s proposed data center regulations have sparked debate among Daily Memphian readers.

Yolanda Cooper-Sutton suspended from City Council committee duties

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:08:20 -0500

Memphis City Council Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington suspended Council member Yolanda Cooper-Sutton from her committee-leadership duties for 30 days after her conduct during an Oct. 6 council meeting.

Data center moratorium returns to City Council with new security measures

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:42:44 -0500

Five ordinances and a resolution — all on data centers — top the Tuesday council agenda including a call for a moratorium on new data centers.

With midterms approaching, Task Force is focus for both sides of the aisle

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:52:50 -0500

With early voting underway in Shelby County, federal officials touted the Memphis Safe Task Force while Democratic congressional nominees vowed to scrutinize the operation.

Memphis Safe Task Force pursuit ends in fatal multi-vehicle crash

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:14:56 -0500

A 32-year-old man is facing vehicular homicide and other charges following a high-speed pursuit with law enforcement on Wednesday.

Soulsville getting $7M boost

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:35:34 -0500

Memphis Mayor Paul Young announced the infusion of cash to the community to help spur new housing development like the efforts gathering momentum currently in North Memphis.

Justin J. Pearson suing Memphis City Council

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:34:26 -0500

State Rep. Justin J. Pearson and community activists held a press conference in front of City Hall to announce a lawsuit alleging city officials violated their First Amendment rights by barring them from future council meetings.