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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 6

Musk says two more Southaven data centers are coming by end of November and in December

Plus, mayors gather for the State of the Region summit and a free holiday market sets up Saturday.

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Musk says two more SpaceXAI data centers in Southaven should be running by December

SpaceXAI's Colossus 2 campus is growing to six data centers

6
SpaceXAI data centers in the Memphis metro area
2
new data centers under construction on Tulane Road
100
jobs expected from the broader Southaven development

If you've been near Tulane and Stateline roads in Southaven lately, you know the dust. The Daily Memphian reported dozens of dump trucks and concrete trucks at work Thursday, Nov. 5, as SpaceXAI builds two more data centers there.

“I walked the whole Colossus 2 site around midnight and again this morning. Good progress by the SpaceX team and contractors. Gun Range is tracking to be operational by end of November and Spam in December.”

Elon Musk, on X, as reported by The Mississippi Independent

Action News 5 says the two new sites bring SpaceXAI to six data centers in the Memphis metro area. Neighbors are feeling the build: Southaven resident Najja Proby told FOX13 that traffic, congestion and noise have grown, according to DeSoto County News. The Mississippi Independent asked SpaceXAI, eight Southaven officials and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to confirm plans for . None answered.

  • : named for the property's former use
  • Spam: a nod to the former Hormel Foods building
  • Najja Proby: 15 years just west of Tulane Road

Musk says Gun Range will run by end of November and Spam in December

SiteWhereMusk's target
Gun RangeFormer police and fire training center, SouthavenOperational by end of November
SpamSoutheast corner of Tulane Road and Stateline RoadOperational in December

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Memphis-area mayors gathered Thursday for the State of the Region summit

If you want a read on where the region is headed, the mayors shared a room Thursday. The organized the State of the Region summit on Nov. 5, and The Commercial Appeal photographed a roundtable of mayors from across the MidSouth.

100,000potential additional jobs in Memphis in the coming years

Director Anna Mcquiston touted the figure at the summit.

West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon, fresh off election night, also joined WREG with updates on a new homebuyer program, the city's new animal shelter and what's next for the Google data center.

  • Date: Thu., Nov. 5, 2026
  • Organizer: MidSouth Development District
  • Speakers: six mayors and the district's director

Six mayors spoke at the State of the Region summit

MayorLeads
Ken AdamsOlive Branch
Marco McClendonWest Memphis
Darren MusselwhiteSouthaven
David ParsonsBartlett
Paul YoungMemphis
Mickell LoweryShelby County

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Renters

A Memphis Public Interest Law Center report found nine out of 10 renters interviewed had problems with their homes, and half got threats or eviction notices after reporting them. Fewer than one in 10 renters who told their landlord saw the problems fixed. Memphis Flyer

Central Station

A group of Memphis investors, including Staley Cates, Bill Rhodes, Henry Turley and Kevin McEniry, bought the Central Station Hotel at 545 S. Main St. for $16.5 million. They're partnering with Indigo Road Hospitality Group on new branding, a neighborhood coffee bar and a revitalized lounge. WREG reports the hotel, revitalized in 2019, has sold and the new owners plan to invest in enhancements. Daily MemphianWREG.com

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If you run a Memphis music business, the city's new Memphis Music Ecosystem Fund, or , will offer grants of up to $3,000 from a $100,000 investment. The money can go to technology upgrades, equipment, marketing and more. FOX13 Memphis

Marathon

If you want to help at the 25th anniversary of St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend on Dec. 5, volunteer registration is still open, though spots are filling quickly. More than 3,600 volunteers are expected. Businesses and groups can also join the Cheer Station Program, and the Daily Memphian says St. Jude still needs help at the Health and Fitness Expo and Race Day. FOX13 MemphisWREG.comDaily Memphian

Marathon volunteers can sign up for four dates

  1. Nov. 14Pre-bag event at AutoZone Park, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  2. Dec. 2Medal unpacking, 9 a.m. to noon
  3. Dec. 4Health & Fitness Expo volunteer shift, 3 to 8 p.m.
  4. Dec. 5Race Day for the marathon's 25th anniversary weekend

Grizzlies

The Grizzlies lost 107-103 to the Pacers Wednesday at FedExForum after 20 turnovers, their second straight home loss. Indiana scored 24 points off the giveaways and snapped a five-game losing streak. Memphis is 6-2, and its two losses were decided by a combined five points. The Daily Memphian also covered the game. Memphis FlyerDaily Memphian

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Girls title

Brentwood's girls won their seventh consecutive TSSAA Class AAA cross-country title Thursday at Shelby Farms, tying a TSSAA record. Brentwood scored 48 points, with Collierville second at 93 and Independence third at 95. Freshman Scotlyn Szabo finished third overall in 18 minutes, 13.38 seconds. Williamson HeraldThe Jackson Sun

Brentwood girls won the Class AAA title with 48 points

Source: The Jackson Sun

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Brentwood48 pts
Collierville93 pts
Independence95 pts

Boys title

Daniel Boone's boys won the Class AAA title with 85 points, the program's fourth state championship and first since 2014. Independence and Dobyns-Bennett tied for second with 97 points each. Seth Marciante led Boone in 15:51.2, eighth overall. WJHLJohnson City Press

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Fixing things is having a moment at the Metal Museum. Repair Days is the museum's largest annual fundraiser, and this year it's the first one at its new home in Overton Park. It runs Nov. 5–8, and Friday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. is at the Rainbow Pavilion in Overton Park. Bring your cherished metal items and watch skilled artisans restore them.

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5AM Memphisto me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

Musk says two more Southaven data centers are coming by end of November and in December

Plus, mayors gather for the State of the Region summit and a free holiday market sets up Saturday.

The TLDR

  1. Musk says two more Southaven data centers are tracking to be operational by end of November and December
  2. Memphis-area mayors gather for the State of the Region summit
  3. A Memphis law center says half of renters interviewed faced threats after reporting problems
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