Residents file lawsuit challenging noise pollution from Elon Musk's data center

WPLN | By Caroline Eggers

Published September 17, 2026 at 10:03 AM HST

The loud noise from massive gas turbines never stops at Elon Musk's data center near Memphis. Residents are suing.

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