Suburbs could become growth point with proximity to proposed Ford plans
Ford Motor Co. West Tennessee manufacturing campus unveiling press conference at Shelby Farms on Sept. 28, 2021. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Arlington, Bartlett and Lakeland could emerge as the suburban municipalities that benefit most from Blue Oval City given its proximity to the Haywood County site. Arlington and Lakeland also seem prime for more growth in both housing and retail development before Ford’s announcement, this may only accelerate that process.
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Omer Yusuf
Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.
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