Bridgestone Americas has announced that it's slashing 700 Tennessee jobs to "optimize its business footprint." ...

Tire manufacturer Bridgestone Americas is closing its LaVergne, Tennessee, plant and laying off 700 workers there ...

"I think it’s always tough when an economic environment results in layoffs, but I will say Bridgestone has been a significant economic partner to both Nashville and Middle Tennessee." Currently ...

Nashville-based Bridgestone Americas plans to shutter its tire plant located in La Vergne, Tennessee, later this year, which will leave 700 workers based in Rutherford County without jobs.