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Bridgestone announces $550 million expansion of Tennessee tire plant

Aug 28, 2023 | 9:51 AM

Bridgestone Americas recently announced the expansion of its Warren County, Tennessee Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) Tire Plant located in Morrison with an official groundbreaking ceremony. As reported in Fleet Equipment Magazine, the $550 million investment will add 380 new jobs and expand the plant’s existing footprint by 850,000 square feet.

Construction is expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2026, the company notes. Additionally, Bridgestone states that its employment will grow from 1,100 to more than 1,400, and the plant’s footprint will grow from 1.97 million to more than 2.8 million square feet.