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Ford suppliers to pay $5M in property taxes to Stanton, Tenn., throughout 10 years

By , Daily Memphian Published: January 16, 2026 3:45 PM CT

Stanton, Tennessee — home of Ford Motor Co.‘s BlueOval City — will receive $5.41 million throughout the next decade from property taxes generated by Ford suppliers.

Stanton Mayor Norman Bauer Jr. on Friday, Jan. 16, said the town will receive more than $540,000 annually for the next 10 years property tax revenues. 

The suppliers include Avancez, an automotive manufacturer and distributor; Magna Seating and Magna Structures Cosma, two entities of Magna International, a global manufacturer for automakers, and GFX Mod (modification) Center, an automotive upfitter.

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Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett is a University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She covers small business, nonprofits, restaurant real estate, hospitality and tourism and manufacturing.

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