Elon Musk’s xAI is expanding its footprint in the Memphis area with a planned $659 million investment in a new four-story, 312,000-square-foot building on Tulane Road.
Positioned adjacent to the company's newly operational Colossus 2 data center, the facility will provide critical infrastructure to support the rapid growth of xAI's Grok chatbot. This expansion is part of a broader tri-state cluster strategy—which includes a pipeline facility in Mississippi—aimed at scaling xAI's total compute power to a massive 2GW.
However, the aggressive buildup has not been without friction; the company is currently facing legal challenges from environmental groups over its controversial use of unpermitted gas turbines to fast-track power generation at the Memphis site.
| Distance | Site | About |
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| 0.24 miles | xAI: Macrohard |
xAI, Elon Musk's startup, has acquired a 1 million square foot (92,905 square meter) property in Memphis for a new data center to support the expansion of its Colossus supercomputer.
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| 0.56 miles | xAI: MACROHARDRR |
Located at in Southaven, Mississippi, the new MACROHARDRR facility serves as the third cornerstone of Elon Musk’s "Greater Memphis" AI campus.
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| 6.26 miles | 5CDC: Memphis, TN |
A former Fred's discount store headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, is being redeveloped into a data center by US firm 5C.
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| 6.45 miles | Lumen Memphis 1 | |
| 7.57 miles | Syaala Memphis - 1047 Florida St | |
| 7.84 miles | Point UltraInterested in this information?Contact us | Data center facility details are available on request.Interested in this information?Contact us |
| 7.89 miles | xAI: Colossus 1 |
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| 9.12 miles | EdgeConneX Memphis |
Network Providers: Comcast, Level3 (tw telecom), Windstream, XO, Zayo
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| 9.14 miles | Lumen Memphis 2 | |
| 9.23 miles | Connect Data Centers: Memphis, TN |
Connect Data Centers' 99,000-square-foot (9,200 sqm), single-story facility is located in Memphis, Tennessee.
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| 11.29 miles | Verizon: 5127 Truse |
Former XO Communications site
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| 12.57 miles | Valley AlphaInterested in this information?Contact us | Data center facility details are available on request.Interested in this information?Contact us |
| 14.96 miles | Expedient Memphis |
The 35,000-square-foot facility used to be a Hilton Hotels enterprise data center.
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| 14.97 miles | Sentinel Memphis TN-1 |
7.4-acre site; 40,000sf existing facility fully leased to a national colocation provider
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| 18.34 miles | Aphorio Carter: Collierville, TN |
Aphorio Carter Fund Management Company, the critical infrastructure and data center arm of Carter Funds acquired a fully leased enterprise data center in Collierville for roughly $13 million.
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| 19.20 miles | DataBank Memphis-7620 Appling Center |
xAI is an artificial intelligence company focused on developing advanced AI technologies and products. The team comprises experts in AI research and engineering, dedicated to creating solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive technological progress across various industries. xAI offers a range of AI-driven products, including Grok, an intelligent automation system, automated data analysis tools, and machine learning platforms. The company's mission is to leverage AI to address complex challenges and enable smarter, more connected systems worldwide.
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