Industry Spotlight June 17, 2026

Ford's BlueOval City: 5,800 Jobs Rising Near Memphis

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Published: June 17, 2026 | By LocalJobPage Team

Memphis, TN — Just up the road from Memphis, one of the largest manufacturing projects in Tennessee history is taking shape. Ford's BlueOval City in West Tennessee is set to bring roughly 5,800 jobs to the region, a generational opportunity for Mid-South workers.

Thousands of auto and battery manufacturing jobs rising in West Tennessee, within reach of the Memphis metro.

What BlueOval City is building

BlueOval City is a multibillion-dollar Ford campus in West Tennessee, about an hour from Memphis. Ford has shifted the plan toward gas-powered trucks at the renamed Tennessee Truck Plant, with truck production targeted for 2029, while the adjacent battery plant is expected to begin commercial production around 2028. Ford has reaffirmed its commitment to creating roughly 5,800 jobs at the site.

The jobs and the timeline

A project this size hires in phases. Construction and the skilled trades come first, followed by a long ramp of manufacturing roles: assembly and production workers, battery plant technicians, quality and maintenance staff, logistics, and engineering and support. Many production jobs train on the job, which makes this a rare large employer where a high school diploma plus training can launch a career.

Why this matters for the Memphis region

A plant of this scale reshapes a whole region's economy. Beyond the direct jobs, it drives demand for suppliers, housing, services, and training, rippling across West Tennessee and into Memphis. For local workers, the smart move is to position yourself now, before the biggest hiring waves arrive.

What it means for job seekers

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How to get ready now

This is about positioning, not panic. Get your resume in order, and if you have manufacturing, automotive, electrical, or skilled-trades experience, lead with it. If you are new, look into local technical and workforce training programs, several of which are gearing up specifically to feed BlueOval City and the suppliers around it.

Job seekers can set up free Memphis job alerts for manufacturing roles so you catch BlueOval City and supplier postings early. Manufacturers hiring across the region can post jobs on LocalJobPage to reach skilled local talent.

From the Memphis metro to the fields of West Tennessee, Ford is building the future of trucks, and a whole lot of paychecks with it. Get ahead of the hiring waves now.

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