Most West Tennessee counties aren’t growing as quickly as expected, estimates indicate

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 780

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Most West Tennessee counties aren’t growing as quickly as projected following Ford Motor Co. and SK On’s BlueOval City automotive plant announcement in 2021, recent population estimates indicate.

Two-thirds of counties in the region recorded some growth since 2022, but only half met or exceeded population predictions for 2025.

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development published its 2026 Certified Population Report on July 1. The population estimates in the report are based …

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