What If Nissan Had Never Chosen Our Small Town of Smyrna?
Editor’s Note: The other day at the Exxon station across from Nissan, I found myself staring at the plant where I worked for eight years, lost in memories. Even the […]
Smyrna
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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 […]
Faith
Leaving a Legacy
Politics
Rhonda Lynn Petty Allen, Tireless Advocate for Rutherford County Schools, Passes at 60
Rhonda Lynn Petty Allen was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on December 12, 2025. The beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away at […]
Faith
History
How To Do More with Less
Leaving a Legacy
Charles Jones: The 95-year-old Entrepreneur who Grew Up in Old Jefferson Community to Mars Candy Mansion: One Man’s Quest to Save Tennessee History
From Depression-Era Roots to Historic Preservation: The Remarkable Journey of Charles Robert Jones Editors’ Note: It was a pleasure having Mr. Charles Jones as our guest on WGNS Radio Conversations […]
Leaving a Legacy
Politics
Schools/Education
TDOT Replaces Ernie Johns Highway Sign After Removal During $70 Million Widening Project
Editor’s Note: The past few weeks I’ve had a few folks reach out asking for the Ernie Johns Highway sign to be reinstalled. The sign was removed by TDOT […]
Automotive
Automotive/Classic cars
Business
Tennessee Business
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 […]
1st Amendment/Free Expression
Education
Faith
Minnesota’s Education Revolution: From Charter Pioneer to National Powerhouse
Minnesota’s Educational Excellence: How One State’s 35-Year Commitment to Dual-System Education Became America’s Blueprint for Public School Success Minnesota’s public education system stands as a testament to innovative thinking and […]
Business
Education
Life Style
Politics
Here are the Best Schools in Tennessee Thurman Francis Magnet Tops the List
Best Tennessee Schools U.S. News analyzed 105,093 pre-K, elementary and middle schools. Browse our district and school profiles to find the right fit for you. Editor’s Note: As an alum […]