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BlueOval City

Coverage of BlueOval City in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 22 · 17:25 UTCMost recent: Jul 14 · 10:00 UTC
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Ford Motor Companyorganization2SK Onorganization2Tennessee Truck Centerplace1West Tennessee Regional Assessment 2023document1Haywood Countyplace1Stantonplace1Tipton Countyplace1Fayette Countyplace1$900 million state-sponsored incentives packagetopic1SK On Tennesseeorganization1BlueOval SKorganization1Kentucky battery plantsplace1Tennessee Truck Plantplace1
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  • BUSINESSJul 14 · 10:00 UTCTENNESSEE LOOKOUT
    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.

  • BUSINESSMay 22 · 17:25 UTCTENNESSEE LOOKOUT
    SK On Tennessee takes control of battery plant in Stanton as joint venture with Ford dissolves

    SK On Tennessee, a subsidiary of South Korean battery manufacturer SK On, has taken full ownership of the battery plant at Ford's BlueOval City in Stanton, ending a joint venture with Ford Motor Company. Ford's subsidiary now controls two Kentucky battery plants, while SK On Tennessee plans to produce automotive and energy storage systems starting in 2028 under a strategic partnership with Ford.