MEMPHIS, Tenn. — xAI recently received a permit by the Shelby County Health Department that allows use of their natural gas turbines, and there has been a lot of outcry from community leaders in South Memphis who say the turbines pollute.
But Tuesday, the Greater Memphis Chamber hosted an event to explain why the turbines were approved, and the opportunity they believe is coming to the city.
“What this company represents and the magnetism of the indirect jobs that will come our way, it represents a sea change in us, changing our narrative as a city,” said Bobby White, the Memphis Chamber’s Public Policy Officer…