The wait is officially over for the 4,100-acre Memphis Regional Megasite in Haywood County.
The Ford Motor Company will invest $5.6 billion for an electric vehicle and battery manufacturing campus that will create 5,800 jobs.
“Good things come to those who wait,” Gov. Bill Lee said, “And West Tennessee, you have waited just long enough to find the perfect match for the Memphis Regional Megasite.
“West Tennessee will now lead the nation in the next America revolution.”
Lee made his comments during a press conference in Memphis, Tuesday.
Tennessee becomes only the second state in the nation to have four major automotive OEMs,” Lee said, “… 4,000 sprawling acres in West Tennessee required a vision and today would not be possible without the leadership of Gov. Bredesen, of Gov. Haslam, of past and present members of the General Assembly … I also want to thank the countless leaders at the local level … along with the Tennessee Valley Authority.”
Additionally, Lee said a first of its kind trade school will be built on the Megasite.
“This partnership will create another avenue to skill up and settle down with a great American company,” Lee said, “There is no doubt today is a legacy day for Tennessee.
“(Blue Oval City) could have gone anywhere in the world, but it chose to call Tennessee home.”
(PHOTO: Gov. Bill Lee)
