Mar 11, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
xAI has bought a 1 million sq ft (92,905 sqm) site for a new data center in Memphis, as Elon Musk’s startup looks to expand its Colossus supercomputer. The company has purchased three parcels of land at 5400 Tulane Road, Whitehaven, through an affiliate company CTC Properties. It acquired an existing warehouse, as well as two adjacent sites totaling 100 acres.
“xAI’s acquisition of this property ensures we’ll remain at the forefront of AI innovation, right here in Memphis,” said xAI’s Brent Mayo. “We’re committed to expanding alongside this community and doing what’s best for the city. As we transform this property and enhance our facility, we’ll bring more employment opportunities and economic growth to the area.”
Ted Townsend, president and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber, said: “This significant expansion by xAI reinforces Memphis’s position as a premier destination for technological innovation. Their investment in this million-square-foot facility, along with xAI’s collaborative partnership, demonstrates the tremendous momentum we’re building in the Digital Delta. Memphis continues to prove itself as the ideal location for companies leading the future of technology.”