There are 9 article(s) tagged BlueOval City:

• August 2022

  • Arlington Chamber of Commerce moves to historic Depot Square

    Anticipating growth in the area from developments such as BlueOval City, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce has relocated its offices to a larger location.

    By Michael Waddell August 07, 2022

• July 2022

  • Work at BlueOval City on schedule, says design builder

    Interior construction isn’t expected to begin until April 2023, with peak construction in the months that follow. 

    By Rob Moore July 27, 2022

  • Ford finalizes joint venture for EV battery facility at BlueOval City

    The venture between Ford and SK Battery America Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SK On, will build and operate the battery plant at BlueOval City at the Megasite of West Tennessee as well as two battery plants in Kentucky.

    By Rob Moore July 14, 2022

  • State economic official talks BlueOval City’s potential impact on Arlington

    Arlington can expect some of the most substantial growth from Ford’s new Blue Oval City, predicts Brooxie Carlton, Assistant Commissioner of Rural and Community Development.

    By Michael Waddell July 13, 2022

• June 2022

  • Work to begin on second and final phase at Lakeland Town Square

    The recently completed $42 million Phase 1 includes 138 flats and 21,200 square feet of commercial space, as well as amenities like a clubhouse and pool for residents.

    By Michael Waddell June 27, 2022

  • Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    Vote for your favorite from our quartet of stress-busting images: Catholic Charities’ urban garden, filled with flowers and images of faith; comfort food from an East Memphis eatery; a promising meeting about BlueOval City, and some cuddly ducklings.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 25, 2022

  • Lakeland officials hear what BlueOval City can mean to the area

    Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission gets an overview of expected impact of the Haywood County project that is generating 32,900 construction jobs to build the megasite, and about 6,000 net new jobs for the site’s assembly facility, battery plant and recycling facility.

    By Michael Waddell June 24, 2022

  • Ford panel, ‘listening and learning,’ says BlueOval City still on schedule

    Hundreds of Tennessee residents attended a meeting with Ford Motor Co. execs Tuesday night at a Brownsville high school to learn more about BlueOval City.

    By Rob Moore June 22, 2022

• May 2022

  • A $6.2 million STEM center in Whitehaven receives increased support

    A $150,000 pledge has moved the funding of a STEM center at Whitehaven High School closer to its $6.2 million goal.

    By Daja E. Henry May 29, 2022