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    Manufacturer to invest more than $790M in BlueOval supplier facilities, create 1,300 jobs

    One of the world’s largest automotive suppliers will build the first two supplier facilities at Ford’s BlueOval City supplier park in Stanton, Tennessee.

    By Rob Moore July 21, 2023
  • Business

    Greater Memphis Chamber travels to New York, shares Bluff City’s story

    Chamber leadership met with media representatives in the Big Apple to discuss Memphis’ robust economic development pipeline, as well as the area’s workforce diversity.

    By Rob Moore July 16, 2023
  • Bartlett

    Bartlett mayor says Union Depot and BlueOval bringing more, diverse housing

    Bartlett Mayor David Parsons says Bartlett’s housing stock is about to start showing some diversity. The recently elected mayor talked about a changing housing market and Bartlett’s first mixed-use development on “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries April 29, 2023
  • Ford Megasite

    Ford to supply temporary classrooms for Covington schools hit by tornado

    Construction is expected to take two to three weeks. The gift from Ford will be at no cost to the district.

    By Rob Moore April 13, 2023
  • Ford Megasite

    BlueOval City campus draws Gov. Bill Lee, other state leaders

    “Never in my life did I anticipate that there would be this happening in rural West Tennessee,” said Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. “Welcome to one of the most exciting days celebrating one of the most exciting events in this region.” 

    Related story:

    Ford to build next electric truck — Project T3 — at BlueOval City

    By Keely Brewer, Rob Moore March 24, 2023
  • Ford Megasite

    Ford to build next electric truck — Project T3 — at BlueOval City

    By late 2026, Ford plans to produce 2 million electric vehicles annually across its global operations. 

    By Rob Moore March 24, 2023
  • Ford Megasite

    Officials discuss BlueOval City infrastructure growth for West Tennessee

    Several mayors from West Tennessee had a discussion on Tuesday to get an idea for what is anticipated and the challenges they will face when BlueOval City moves into the region.

    By Michael Waddell February 22, 2023
  • Ford Megasite

    Guest column: Planning the road to BlueOval City

    The real work is just starting for the municipalities within the impact crater of Ford Motor Co.’s new BlueOval City electric vehicle campus in Haywood County. How exactly are the surrounding communities going to react?

    By Brandon Herrington February 19, 2023
  • Collierville

    BlueOval SK HR director discusses ‘seismic shift’ in attitudes toward work

    Collierville Chamber of Commerce hosted Neva Burke, BlueOval SK human resources manager, on Thursday. The evolving workforce post-pandemic is a challenge she must tackle moving forward.

    By Abigail Warren February 17, 2023
  • Ford Megasite

    BlueOval City roads named for Ford’s 119-year history

    Among the street names is Piquette Drive, a reference to the Piquette Plant in Detroit where the first Ford Model T was produced.

    By Rob Moore February 08, 2023
  • Business

    GM to invest $14 million in Memphis parts center

    General Motors’ Memphis Parts Distribution Center, which was opened in 1999, ships 331,700 orders per month and employs 259 people.

    By Rob Moore February 05, 2023
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    Ford’s BlueOval City got on the road in 2022

    Ford began the first phases of construction at BlueOval City during the past year, and the automaker has continued to expand its presence in West Tennessee. 

    By Rob Moore January 01, 2023
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    BlueOval key to 2023 industrial market success

    The Memphis market ranked No. 9 in the nation.

    By Neil Strebig December 25, 2022
  • Ford Megasite

    Ford announces local partnership to spur electric transportation

    This will be Ford’s ninth mobility innovation challenge since 2018.

    By Rob Moore December 14, 2022
  • Ford Megasite

    BlueOval construction jobs will be unionized

    CEO Clay Bright also said there are two “potential gravesites” on Megasite grounds, totaling less than two acres, but provided no information about who might be buried there.

    By Ian Round December 01, 2022
  • Arlington

    Arlington schools prepare students for BlueOval City jobs

    With the anticipated arrival of Ford’s BlueOval City to West Tennessee, the Arlington school district is working on a curriculum to better prepare students for those type jobs.

    By Michael Waddell November 10, 2022
  • Premium Collierville

    Collierville was a significant part of attracting BlueOval to West Tennessee

    The suburb’s quality of life was part of the pitch made to Ford and SK innovation before they chose to invest in the Megasite of West Tennessee.

    By Abigail Warren November 10, 2022
  • Ford Megasite

    BlueOval City panel: The electric revolution has already begun

    Representatives of Ford Motor Co. held a panel in Jackson, Tennessee, to answer questions about BlueOval City, Ford’s planned $5.6 billion EV manufacturing facility in West Tennessee. 

    By Rob Moore October 20, 2022
  • Ford Megasite

    Ford breaks ground on future BlueOval City at Megasite

    While crews began clearing the ground at the Megasite of West Tennessee as early as March, structural steel now represents the first phase of construction. 

    By Rob Moore September 23, 2022
  • Ford Megasite

    BlueOval’s tech side under control but workforce, traffic and supply chain issues remain

    There are a number of challenges that accompany BlueOval City, the production site by Ford Motor Co. about an hour’s drive from Memphis. 

    By Abigail Warren September 16, 2022
  • Ford Megasite

    BlueOval City not impacted by Ford layoffs

    In a letter to employees sent Monday, Aug. 22, Ford said about 2,000 full-time salaried positions would be eliminated, as well as 1,000 contract workers.

    Related story:

    Ford cutting 3,000 white-collar jobs in bid to lower costs

    By Rob Moore August 24, 2022
  • Ford Megasite

    Ford cutting 3,000 white-collar jobs in bid to lower costs

    About 3,000 white-collar workers at Ford Motor Co. will lose their jobs as the company cuts costs to help make the long transition from internal combustion vehicles to those powered by batteries.

    By The Associated Press August 24, 2022
  • Ford Megasite

    Ford looking to ‘hire and leverage’ locally for future BlueOval City

    Ford has been working with the state, local institutions and community organizations to help create a pipeline of workers for the thousands of jobs that will be needed by 2025. 

    By Rob Moore August 17, 2022
  • Premium Ford Megasite

    What impact could Ford’s charitable foundation have?

    More than 70 years after founding its charitable arm, Ford Motor Co. has invested more than $2.2 billion in initiatives that provide basic needs and access to essential services, offer tools to build new skillsets and open pathways to employment. 

    By Rob Moore August 13, 2022
  • Collierville

    Townsend: With BlueOval City, ‘everyone is looking at us now’

    Incoming Greater Memphis Chamber president and CEO Ted Townsend spoke Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Collierville Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon.

    By Abigail Warren August 11, 2022

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