Stanton’s utilities and corridors are positioned for near‑term retail and commercial growth along Main Street, US‑70, SR 222, and SR 179 — with abundant raw land and adjacency to BlueOval City.
Water Plant
800+ GPM
Completed
SR 222
12″ Water Main & Sewer
Installed & Operational
SR 179
Add’l 10″ Water Main
Completion in 2026
Traffic Signals
0
No signals in town
- Water Plant upgrade now providing 800+ gallons per minute of flow capacity.
- New 12‑inch water main and sewer along SR 222 (BlueOval City corridor).
- Additional 10‑inch water main being added to expand the current 6-inch main along SR 179 (in progress)
- US-70/79: Main east–west artery between Jackson, TN and Memphis, offering strong frontage and regional visibility.
- SR-179: Provides easy, scenic access from I-40 into Stanton and the town center.
- SR-222 (BlueOval City Corridor): Connects I-40 directly to Stanton Town Center, serving BlueOval City traffic and suppliers.
- SR-222 Capacity Upgrade: TDOT project expanding from 2 lanes to 4 lanes is nearing completion, boosting capacity, safety, and travel-time reliability.
- McKellar-Sipes Regional (MKL): Regional airport serving corporate/general aviation (~36 minutes)
- Memphis International Airport (MEM): International airport serves as a major passenger & cargo gateway (~48 minutes)
- Port of Memphis: Mississippi River port serving barge/rail/road intermodal (~48 minutes)
Utilities
Water Supply
System upgrade delivering 800+ GPM capacity. New 12″ main along SR 222; adding 10″ main to exisiting 6″ main along SR 179.
- Build‑ready service for US‑70/79, SR 222 & SR 179 corridors.
- Fire flow & capacity letters available by request
- Upgraded Water Treatment plant and pumping station providing over 800-GPM of flow
Sewer System
System upgrade in progress to expand capacity; includes pipe bursting existing lines to increase size to 10-in sewer line.
- Build‑ready service for US‑70/79, SR 222 & SR 179 corridors.
- Connection points identified for key parcels
- Pre‑application coordination available
Electric Service
Electrical service is provided by Southwest TN Electric Co-op or Chickasaw Electric, depending on site location; site‑specific specs on request.
- Build‑ready service for US‑70/79, SR 222 & SR 179 corridors.
- Pre‑application coordination available
Natural Gas Service
Natural Gas Service is available to most of the area. Service is provided by Brownsville Energy Authority.
- Build‑ready service for US‑70/79, SR 222 & SR 179 corridors.
- Pre‑application coordination available
Roads & Access
Stanton sits on a streamlined network that moves customers, workers, and freight efficiently—without big-city congestion.
US-70/79 — Regional East–West Spine
Main artery between Jackson, TN and Memphis, providing high visibility and consistent traffic for destination retail and services.
- Role: Regional connector with strong frontage opportunities.
- Use cases: Grocery, hardlines, multi-tenant centers, outparcels.
- Access notes: Favor shared access drives and cross-parcel circulation to minimize turning conflicts.
State Route 179 — I-40 Scenic Connector
Provides easy, scenic access from I-40 via Exit 47 into Stanton and the town center—ideal for visitor-serving businesses and hospitality.
- Role: Gateway route channeling interstate trips to Main Street and US-70/79.
- Use cases: Residential, dining, lodging, service retail, medical/clinic.
- Access notes: Wayfinding and gateway signage help intercept interstate travelers.
State Route 222 — BlueOval City Corridor
Extends from I-40’s Exit 42 directly to Stanton Town Center, serving BlueOval City workers, visitors, and suppliers.
- Capacity upgrade: TDOT project expanding from 2 lanes to 4 lanes is nearing completion, improving throughput, safety, and travel-time reliability.
- Use cases: Supplier logistics, light industrial, warehousing/cold storage, larger retail formats, hotel/extended stay.
- Access notes: Coordinate truck routing and driveway spacing; plan generous turning radii for delivery movements.
Airports — Jackson & Memphis
Extends from I-40’s Exit 42 directly to Stanton Town Center, serving BlueOval City workers, visitors, and suppliers.
- Jackson, TN – McKellar-Sipes Regional (MKL): Regional airport serving general aviation and corporate users. Approx. ~36 miles / ~35 minutes from Stanton via US-70/79.
- Memphis International Airport (MEM): Major commercial and cargo gateway for the Mid-South with interstate access via I-40/I-240. Approx. ~51 miles / ~48 minutes from Stanton.
Mississippi River — Port of Memphis
The Port of Memphis provides barge access to the Mississippi River with connections to regional rail and interstate corridors.
- Freight utility: Bulk and break-bulk capabilities; supports industrial and construction supply chains.
- Connectivity: Proximity to I-40/I-55 corridors for onward trucking to Stanton. Approx. ~51miles / ~48 minutes.