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

Tire manufacturer Bridgestone Americas is closing its LaVergne, Tenn., truck and bus radial tire plant and laying off 700 workers there, the company said in a release.

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 ...

Bridgestone is planning to close its LaVergne, Tenn., truck/bus tire plant and undertake additional workforce reductions in Iowa and in its corporate, sales staff.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Bridgestone Americans (Bridgestone) has announced the closure of it’s LaVergne, Tennessee, plant. The plant will close its doors July 31, 2025. This decision comes from the company’s strategic initiatives to optimize its business footprint, strengthen competitiveness, and enhance the quality of U.S. operations.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tire manufacturer Bridgestone Americas is closing its LaVergne, Tennessee, truck and bus radial tire plant and laying off 700 workers there, the company announced in a news ...

Nashville-based Bridgestone Americas plans to shutter ... reinforcing a solid foundation of premium tire business." This is Tennessee's third major layoff of the year thus far, following 65 ...