Collierville was a significant part of attracting BlueOval to West Tennessee
Construction on BlueOval City began in September, and the megasite is scheduled to begin production by 2025. (The Daily Memphian file)
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.
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Abigail Warren
Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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