Decherd News

Nissan's employee buyouts of a year ago and past use of temporary workers may alarm some people, but Smyrna's auto factory remains a vibrant manufacturing center.

When Job 1 rolled off the assembly line at Smyrna's Nissan manufacturing plant 25 years ago, people were just starting to get an inkling of the impact the company would have on Rutherford County.

The family of Lt. Ken Simpson, who died on Jan. 24, 2008, presented to Mayor Terry Harrell and to Sheriff Tim Fuller, a plaque each, showing their appreciation to the City of Winchester and the county for the ...

Small-town Smyrna got a big boost in the early 1980s - and the impact from it continues today.

Nissan North America is switching gears at its Canton plant, cutting a truck-making shift in favor of one to build cars.

The first production model of the all-new 2009 Nissan Maxima today rolled off the assembly line at Nissan North America's Smyrna, Tenn., manufacturing plant, signaling the return of Nissan's flagship to its ...

Nissan executives and employees will gather Tuesday to witness the first all-new 2009 Maxima rolling off the line at the Smyrna manufacturing plant.

Nissan executives and employees will gather to witness the first all-new 2009 Maxima rolling off the line at the Smyrna manufacturing plant Tuesday morning.

Water was on the minds of the Rotary Club of Winchester as. Eric Bradford, Operations Manager for Winchester Utilities, spoke to the club concerning "Winchester Water" at the noon meeting Tuesday hosted by ...

Police arrested Franklin County High School star athlete Ryan Hakeem Stovall, 18, Thursday on charges of theft of property between $1,000 and $10,000. The School Resource Officer Craig Arnold obtained warrants ...

“But when they do, we're ready to give them what they ask for.”

Tennessee could be at a competitive disadvantage in a battle with Alabama over a proposed Volkswagen plant if government financial incentives turn out to be the key factor in the automaker's decision on where ... via The Leaf Chronicle

A 44 year old Decherd man was indicted by the May term of the Franklin County Grand Jury in connection with the death of his brother in September of last year. via Herald Chronicle

Steve Parrett, communications manager in Nissan North America Inc.'s South Central Region, will become manager of manufacturing communications, based in Tennessee. via DNJ.com

“We were thrilled to win this savings bond from FirstBank.”

Steve Parrett, communications manager in Nissan North America, Inc.'s South Central Region, will become manager of manufacturing communications, based in Tennessee. via DNJ.com

“She was held in her seat by the seatbelt”

A Winchester woman was treated at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga for injuries she sustained in a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Estill Springs. via Herald Chronicle

“We've seen foot traffic in the center increase from less than 100 people a day to over 150 since the hiring process started two months ago. Things are really beginning to pop.”

By G. CHAMBERS WILLIAMS III * Staff Writer * April 21, 2008 As the former Saturn plant in Spring Hill gears up to produce a new Chevrolet crossover vehicle, there is an added bonus: The 900 jobs lost when key ... via The Tennessean

“We're not giving up on the Titan”

Nissan has agreed to begin building a small car for Chrysler to sell in North America and other markets beginning in 2010, while Chrysler will provide Nissan with a full-size pickup a year later to replace the ... via The Tennessean

“She filed [her lawsuit] shortly after she was transferred from assistant director of schools to teachers aide”

The wife of the late Tom Holder was present at Thursday night's Franklin County School Board meeting held at North Middle School to persuade the school system to terminate Assistant Superintendent Dr. via Herald Chronicle

“They were both armed with handguns”

Two men were arrested Friday morning on charges of robbery and theft of property. via Herald Chronicle

Title: COURT DISMISSES BAPTIST CHURCH-STATE CASE A federal court has dismissed a 10-year-old legal challenge brought by Kentucky taxpayers who questioned government funding of a Baptist social service agency. via Wren's Nest