What does it mean when a tire plant closes? Plus, the local news for July 15, 2025.
Bridgestone announces a tire plant closure in Tennessee with 700 layoffs and other reductions.
The LaVergne plant was the first tire-producing facility in North America for the Bridgestone Corporation. The company stopped making tires for cars and light trucks at the plant in 2009.
For These Olympic Games, Expect To See Bridgestone Just About Everywhere
Listen One of Nashville’s largest companies will be prominently linked with this year’s winter Olympics, which open Friday night. Bridgestone, which has its American headquarters downtown, is one of 13 official Olympic partners.
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