# Memphis City Council: October 6, 2026

The Memphis City Council’s regular meeting on October 6, 2026, included ceremonial resolutions and extended debate over data-center development. The main action concerned Ordinance 5982, a proposed temporary moratorium on accepting or processing zoning, land-use, building, and related infrastructure permits for data centers. Council members debated community engagement, environmental and energy impacts, zoning safeguards, the need for funding and expert analysis, and questions about a contract related to XAI. The council did not vote on the moratorium itself: a motion to hold items 19, 20, 21, and 31 for a working session and return them on October 20 passed. No contract award or purchasing decision was identified.

Councilwoman Walker also cited $10.3 million in tax revenue associated with XAI facilities, including $3.2 million described as designated for communities near the first facility, and said the council had not yet voted on that community spending. No appropriation was approved in the proceedings provided. The meeting also adopted the September 15 minutes and approved honorary resolutions; it ended amid disruption and a call to recess.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Policy
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Sources
- [Memphis City Council: October 6, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SHov0hrkss) - Memphis City Council