April 20, 2026
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Smyrna History: 1,500 Union Workers Union Force Jeers Datsun Plant Start

Editor’s Note: The other day at the Exxon station across from Nissan, I caught myself staring and reminiscing at the plant where I worked for eight years. Standing there with […]

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Smyrna History: Japan’s Partnership Powers Smyrna Nissan and 200 Companies Fueling Tennessee Jobs

Japan’s Quiet Powerhouse: 200 Companies Fueling Tennessee Jobs and Growth – A Story Worth Telling in a Documentary from Smyrna’s Roots. The stories we read, watch, and hear often leave […]

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ALUKO GROUP TO ESTABLISH SECOND U.S. MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN LAUDERDALE COUNTY

South Korean manufacturer to construct aluminum plant in former Tupperware facility Expansion to create 285 new jobs and represents nearly $110 million in capital investment HALLS, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. […]

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Nissan Returns to Profitability with Strong North American Sales Performance

Nissan Returns to Profitability in Q2 Amid Turnaround Efforts YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan Motor reported a return to operating profit in its second quarter, delivering its strongest quarterly performance in […]

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The Kumon Phenomenon: Why Millions of Families Credit Daily Math Worksheets for Their Children’s Success

Kumon Math and Reading: A Global Success Story in Supplemental Education Editor’s Note: This week I invited Ankit Patel to the WGNS Rutherford Issues radio show with host Bryan Barrett. […]

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Core Issues: Examining Tennessee’s Relationship With CoreCivic

*This article was originally published in the Nashville Scene. Photo credits belong to Hamilton Matthew Masters A look at one of the country’s largest for-profit private prison companies — and […]

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When the Debt Clock Strikes $38 Trillion: Why Government Isn’t the Answer and How Jelly Roll’s Free Rehab Campus Offers Hope

The rising national debt and the quest for impactful solutions highlight a critical crossroads for America, underscoring why government alone isn’t the answer—and why community-driven initiatives rooted in compassion and […]

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Clock Change Coming Nov. 2 as Congress Stalls on Permanent DST Plans

Fall Back? Spring Forward? What Tennesseans Need to Know About Daylight Saving Time Should Tennessee Make Standard Time Permanent? Congress Debates Ending Clock Changes—Again In less than a few weeks, […]

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Rutherford County Business Owners Gain Expert Partner in Transitions: Douglas Berger Launches Transworld Business Advisors Office with Proven Track Record

Transworld Business Advisors: Your Partner in Selling Your Business Maximize Your Business Sale with Confidence and Expertise The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce celebrated Transworld Business Advisors’ new location with […]

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The Great Leadership Irony: Why Strong Leaders Need Support Systems Despite Being Surrounded by People

In Leadership Tips, Men’s Ministry by Kirk GilesNovember 28, 2024 “Leadership is a fine thing, but it has its penalties. And the greatest penalty is loneliness.” These are the words of […]

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