Tennessee Council Meeting Erupts Over Data Center Vote
“The New York Post reports a Tennessee city council meeting erupted into a fistfight after officials postponed a vote on Elon Musk's data centers.” — Chip Darnell, on air
At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “City council meeting erupts into chaos after planned data center vote postponed”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 3:32 AM ET on Europe Open, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
- Topics: Tennessee.
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- New York PostCity council meeting erupts into chaos after planned data center vote postponed
What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe New York Post reports a Tennessee city council meeting erupted into a fistfight after officials postponed a vote on Elon Musk's data centers.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorProtesters then took over the hall! Folks, that's the most excited anyone has ever been about a postponement, like a county fair funnel cake line!

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI've seen embassies emptied faster, Chip, but never over a delay. Even the gavel wanted to leave.
The story so far
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