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Masks — And Difficulties Mandating Them — Draw Reactions From Tennessee Mayors

Alexis Marshall

June 30, 2020

Gov Bill Lee mask

As cases of the coronavirus climb statewide, local leaders across Tennessee are wrestling with how to reduce the spread, and reacting to limitations that prevent them from mandating masks like in Nashville.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates Tagged With: Andy Berke, Chattanooga, Coronavirus In Tennessee, masks, Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Smyrna

Nissan: Job Cuts Will Not Result In Layoffs In Tennessee

Chas Sisk

July 25, 2019

Nissan North America says a plan to cut 12,500 jobs worldwide won’t result in any additional losses in Tennessee. The automaker announced at its Tokyo headquarters Thursday that the cuts would include 1,400 jobs in North America. But later in the day, a spokeswoman said these reductions have already occurred. 

Filed Under: Business, WPLN News Tagged With: Franklin, Smyrna

Smyrna’s Mayor Steps Down, Blames His Day Job

Blake Farmer

August 29, 2013

The mayor of Smyrna is resigning due to changes at his day job. He made the announcement Thursday afternoon and he officially left office at 4 pm.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Smyrna, Tony Dover

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