Lee Celebrates Ford's Move into West Tennessee

Tennessee Governor highlights benefits of Blue Oval City

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is touting the economic benefits of the state's partnership with Ford Motor Company and the automotive production facilities that will be located near Jackson, TN in what is being dubbed "Blue Oval City."

“Ford’s decision to bring Blue Oval City to West Tennessee is a testament to our state’s skilled workforce and leading role in the future of American automotive manufacturing,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “With the single largest investment in state history, this historic project brings thousands of jobs and new opportunities for Tennessee families to thrive. I thank the local leaders and legislators who made this day possible and look forward to Blue Oval City’s long-term success in West Tennessee.”

In 2021, Ford Motor Company and SK On committed an historic $5.6 billion investment to build a 3,600-acre mega campus called BlueOval City at the Megasite of West Tennessee, where the production of Ford’s second-generation electric trucks will begin in 2025.

Economic development leaders in the state lauded the move and suggested it will have a lasting impact in the West Tennessee. The move is expected to bring 30,000 jobs to the area - both directly related to vehicle production and in businesses that support the necessary infrastructure.

“BlueOval City will be transformational for our state, and the work done in West Tennessee will have an impact on the global automotive industry,” said Stuart McWhorter, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. “We are proud to partner with Ford and SK On and thank them for their significant investment and pledge to educate and train the workforce of tomorrow.”

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