Powering a New Era in West Memphis
The city of West Memphis may soon see an unprecedented wave of business investments. Mayor Marco McClendon revealed that businesses are considering up to $45 billion in investments, but there is one key requirement for it all to work: sustainable, reliable energy. According to Action News 5, McClendon emphasized the importance of nuclear energy as a foundation for this economic boom.
Memphis at the Center of Progress
West Memphis, just across the Mississippi River from downtown Memphis, often shares economic ties and workforce talent with the Bluff City. The mayor’s goal is to secure a stable power source that can reliably serve industries, echoing the energy needs of growing cities like Memphis, which has also seen significant investment in the past five years.
What Does This Mean for Memphis?
If West Memphis can attract these new businesses, the ripple effects are likely to benefit the broader region, including Memphis. More jobs, expanded infrastructure, and a new era of green energy could soon be reality for families and workers on both sides of the river. As always, we’ll keep you posted on developments right here at This is Memphis.
Learn more about the potential for growth and the mayor’s vision by reading the full story on Action News 5.
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Original Story by Jacob Gallant at https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/06/09/west-memphis-mayor-says-nuclear-energy-could-power-45b-business-growth/
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