April 21, 2026
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“A Good Father Leaves an Imprint” — The British Racing Green Nova and the Penny That Burned

By Mike Sparks If you want to see how our culture views the importance of fathers in society, just take a look at television and movies. Dads were once elevated […]

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Smyrna’s Eric Richey and Crusader Auto Works Hit Route 66 for The Great American Road Rally

My Mike Sparks I’ve got to share a story that captures the heart of American grit, creativity, and a little bit of that boyhood excitement we never quite grow out […]

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Nissan to sell South Africa plant to China’s Chery

TOKYO — Nissan will sell its manufacturing assets in Rosslyn, South Africa. The local arm of China’s Chery is purchasing it for an undisclosed sum—deepening Chinese automakers’ footprint in the […]

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Automotive Business Tennessee Business

From Tokyo to Tennessee: How Nissan’s 1983 Smyrna Plant Transformed American Auto Manufacturing

The Complete History of Nissan: From Tokyo to Tennessee The Origins of Nissan: From Datsun to Global Icon The story of Nissan begins in 1911 with the founding of the […]

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Stars Hit the Gas: Chicago to Santa Monica via Red Rocks and Neon on Route 66’s 100th Birthday Highway

The Great American Road Rally: Where Legacy Meets the Open Road This morning brought an unexpected spark of inspiration when Bart Walker, owner of WGNS Radio in Murfreesboro, invited me […]

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Don’t Get Caught Cold: 11 HVAC Checks Before Winter

Your Pre-Winter HVAC Checklist: 11 Critical Inspections This week, as I walked through our home checking that windows and doors were properly sealed, I found myself wondering what else I […]

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Automotive

The True Cost of Owning an Electric Vehicle: What You Need to Know

*Originally Published Jun 26, 2025 in Car and Driver We explore the comprehensive costs of owning an EV, from charging and maintenance to insurance and depreciation, and discover potential savings […]

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Automotive Crime

Bowling Green Bandits: Second Corvette Factory Heist Raises Alarming Questions About GM’s Security Game

According to NewsChannel 5, the General Motors factory in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has fallen victim to another brazen theft, with criminals making off with two high-performance Corvette ZR1s worth over […]

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Nissan To Offer Four Different Midsize Pickups Globally By 2027

Instead of developing a single pickup for global markets, Nissan chose to treat its customers with unique products for each region BY THANOS PAPPAS MARCH 27, 2025 Nissan has teased […]

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Lexus Tops Reputation Rankings Says Report

Originally published in Used Car News Widewail, an industry provider of review and reputation data for automotive dealerships, today released its Q1 2025 Automotive Voice of the Customer Report, analyzing […]

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