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Moreland Scales has worked at Nissan for 25 years. DNJ photo by Aaron Thompson
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.
Nissan drives our economy, builds lives
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.
Simpson Family Thanks Officers
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 ...
Workers put an Xterra body on to a frame at the Nissan plant in Smyrna. DNJ photo by Aaron Thompson
Small-town Smyrna got a big boost in the early 1980s - and the impact from it continues today.
Nissan switches production lines in Canton
Nissan North America is switching gears at its Canton plant, cutting a truck-making shift in favor of one to build cars.
Production Begins on Next Generation Nissan Maxima
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 ...
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 ...
High School Athlete Arrested For Stealing Gas
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 ...
Stakes high for VW's new plant
“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
Decherd Man Indicted In Traffic Death Of Brother
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 becomes communications manager of Nissan
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
Briefs: Nissan names communications manager
“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
Injuries Not Serious Following Two Vehicle Crash
“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
Spring Hill plant's return boosts hiring by GM suppliers Jeanne Reasonover / the Tennessean
“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
Chrysler, Nissan will expand list of products they share
“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
Widow Lobbies Dismissal of Dr. Grizzard
“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
Two Men Charged In Pharmacy Robbery
“They were both armed with handguns”
Two men were arrested Friday morning on charges of robbery and theft of property. via Herald Chronicle
Court Dismisses Baptist Church-State Case
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