BUSINESSJul 14 · 10:00 UTCTENNESSEE LOOKOUTCassandra Stephenson

Most West Tennessee counties aren’t growing as quickly as expected, data shows

Population growth in most West Tennessee counties is lagging behind projections tied to Ford Motor Co. and SK On’s BlueOval City automotive and battery plant. Production delays, shifting plans, and the dissolution of the Ford-SK On joint venture have postponed hiring and population increases, with only half of counties meeting 2025 growth targets.

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