There are 5 article(s) tagged moratorium:

• October 2026

  • Bailey: Moratorium is becoming a popular word in connection with data centers

    A number of local governments are looking to moratoriums to slow the consideration of data centers until proper studies and zonings are considered.

    By Clay Bailey October 16, 2026

• August 2026

  • Opinion: Other cities have limited data center development. Memphis can, too.

    “Memphians have been given a false choice: either accept AI data center development without safeguards or be left behind. Memphis must treat clean air, clean water and affordable energy as non-negotiable, as other cities and regions have.”

    By Richard Massey August 24, 2026

  • Opinion: We can have data centers while also protecting Memphis and Memphians

    “Some of my neighbors feel unheard, and that is a gap we have to close. But a blanket moratorium fixes none of the problems. It stops new construction jobs and increases in the tax base while leaving the plants already running exactly where they are.”

    By Kelly Lomax August 24, 2026

• May 2026

  • Arlington board keeps property tax rate steady

    Arlington officials approved the first reading of the town’s budget for a new fiscal year, maintaining the $1.13 property tax rate.

    By Michael Waddell May 05, 2026

• April 2021

  • Arlington adopts moratorium on new gas station projects

    Seeking more control over gas stations and convenience store locations, the Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted a one-year moratorium on the businesses.

    By Michael Waddell April 07, 2021