A new Tennessee law that takes effect in July will ban “community benefits agreements” for companies that have received state economic incentives. It arrives seven years after the state’s first such agreement.
As West Tennessee community pressures Ford for promises, lawmakers curb ‘community benefits agreements’
The Tennessee legislature is looking to curb “community benefits agreements” — binding contracts in which corporations work with neighboring residents to address community concerns.
Gov. Bill Lee sworn in for his second term as 50th governor of Tennessee
Republican Bill Lee was inaugurated as governor of Tennessee on Saturday for his second four-year term.
Majority Black Mason, Tennessee — home to new Ford plant — avoids state takeover but sewage standoff remains
The town of Mason sits at the edge of what will be called Blue Oval City in rural West Tennessee. It’s less than two square miles. No stoplight. But it does have a sewer system — and a little carwash.
Mason leaders and Tennessee comptroller reach deal over town’s finances to avert court battle
After concerns from Mason leaders that the town was being set up to fail, an attorney representing Mason says the new agreement puts them in a better position to succeed.
In Mason, a historical pattern of white leaders assuming control of Black towns reemerges
Across the country, at least 19 states have laws allowing them to takeover down-and-out cities. Those laws have been tested in majority-Black towns like Robersonville, North Carolina and Camden, New Jersey.
TCAT president says state’s workforce partnership with Ford is off to a good start
The Tennessee Board of Regents is inching closer to revising its training programs to better fit Ford Motor Company’s upcoming hiring needs.
State comptroller poised to take over finances in Mason, Tennessee
As West Tennessee prepares to welcome Ford Motor Company’s new electric truck and battery plant in Staton, there’s a small town about 10 miles away that may soon lose its financial independence.
If Ford’s Blue Oval City fails, Tennessee could get back some of its incentive money
Ford must hire and maintain at least 90% of the nearly 5,800 jobs it’s promising for the decade following the accountability agreement. If not, the company faces clawbacks thanks to state legislation passed after the failure of the Clarksville Hemlock Semiconductor plant.
Ford To Build $5.6B Electric Vehicle Plant On West Tennessee ‘Megasite’
After more than a decade, the so-called “megasite” in West Tennessee finally looks like it’s about to get an occupant.
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