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Google is constructing a data center campus in West Memphis as part of a 20-year partnership with Entergy Arkansas. State lawmakers questioned Thursday how the project could impact ratepayers' power bills, with documents showing Entergy and Google plan a nearly $6 monthly increase over 20 years.

Action News 5 · Shelby Co., TN

Entergy Arkansas voluntarily dismissed its federal lawsuit Wednesday seeking to block news organizations from publishing financial information related to Google's planned West Memphis data center, after a federal judge denied the company's request for a restraining order citing First Amendment concerns.

KVOM 101.7 · Shelby Co., TN · also at Deltaplex News

Entergy Arkansas withdrew its lawsuit against the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Times, and a resident over publication of West Memphis data center agreement details obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. A federal judge had previously denied the utility's request to temporarily block publication of the documents, which Entergy claimed contained confidential trade secrets.

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Entergy Arkansas withdrew its lawsuit against the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Times and a resident over their publication of details about the utility's data center agreement with a Google subsidiary, after a federal judge denied its request for a temporary restraining order.

KTLO · Shelby Co., TN · also at Yahoo, Arkansas Advocate

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Arkansas legislators questioned Google and Entergy representatives about funding for a new power plant being built to serve a Google data center in West Memphis, following disputes over how costs will be split between the companies and ratepayers. The dispute centers on whether Google will fully cover construction costs or only a portion, with ratepayers now paying through a new utility charge added in June.

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Montgomery County proposed zoning updates that would require data centers to obtain approval for resource plans addressing water, electricity and noise, and restrict them to industrial zones. The measures follow Google's 2019 data center opening and anticipated future interest in the area.

Clarksville Now · Montgomery Co. (TN), TN

Gallatin city leaders advanced two six-month moratoriums on apartment and data center construction at Tuesday's council meeting, shortened from the originally proposed one-year terms. Both ordinances will return for a second reading at the council's next meeting.

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Serverfarm has expanded its revolving credit facility to $3.89 billion with an additional $895 million closing last month, funding data center projects across North America including campuses in Houston, Clarksville, and Atlanta.

DCD · Montgomery Co. (TN), TN

Arkansas lawmakers questioned Entergy officials Tuesday about data center projects and the utility's decision to charge ratepayers for a solar and battery storage facility serving Google's West Memphis facility. Republican Senator Mark Johnson criticized Entergy's lawsuit against the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette over reporting on power agreements and expressed concern about a new rider adding $22.81 to his power bill.

Magnolia Reporter · Shelby Co., TN

Arkansas lawmakers questioned Entergy on data center projects Tuesday, with concerns raised about passing costs for a solar and battery facility to ratepayers through a new rate rider approved under the Generating Arkansas Jobs Act of 2025. Republican Sen. Mark Johnson also criticized Entergy's unsuccessful lawsuit against the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette over reporting on Google power agreements.

Arkansas Advocate · Shelby Co., TN

The Memphis City Council postponed a vote on data center regulation moratorium until October 6, citing a need for more information about development impacts. Council members discussed potential tax revenue and addressed neighborhood concerns about the projects.

Action News 5 · Shelby Co., TN · also at Action News 5, Action News 5

Google is building a data center campus at West Memphis and engaging with residents, a company official told the Arkansas Legislature's Joint Energy Committee. The state has two hyperscale data centers under construction and plans for four more, with Google's West Memphis facility expected to demand 600 megawatts of power.

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Shelby Co., TN

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Residents near a Southaven data center report persistent mechanical noise exceeding 60 decibels at night, disrupting sleep for over a year. Project representatives say millions are being invested in sound mitigation, but an installed sound wall has provided minimal relief.

The American Bazaar · Shelby Co., TN

A Memphis City Council member delayed a vote on a proposed one-year ban on new data centers until October 6, saying he would amend the ordinance to address fellow council members' suggestions while focusing on hyperscale facilities.

Daily Memphian · Shelby Co., TN · also at Daily Memphian

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Elon Musk is living in an Airstream trailer in Memphis while overseeing xAI's expansion of Colossus, a massive supercomputer center that has made deals to provide excess computing capacity to Google and Anthropic. Musk's presence on-site continues a long pattern of staying close to major projects requiring his direct attention.

Fortune · Shelby Co., TN

Elon Musk said he is currently living in an Airstream trailer while overseeing a data center buildout in Memphis, Tennessee, sleeping near the servers rather than commuting. Musk, described as the world's richest person, has a history of sleeping at workplaces, including at Twitter headquarters after acquiring the company in 2022.

Business Insider · Shelby Co., TN