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July 15, 2022
FACT SHEET: Nissan Manufacturing in Tennessee
Nissan sold its first automobile in the U.S. in 1958, with U.S. manufacturing beginning in June of 1983 as a white Nissan pickup truck rolled off the assembly line at a brand new plant in Smyrna.
January 27, 2021
Nissan names new manufacturing leaders in North America
Nissan is announcing the retirement of two leaders in the manufacturing team for its Americas region.
January 22, 2021
All-new 2021 Rogue sets pace for Nissan’s recycling efforts
The all-new 2021 Nissan Rogue is breaking new ground as the company’s first global model built using a “closed-loop” recycling system for aluminum parts.
December 23, 2020
Nissan Family Cookbook: A holiday gift to the community
Holiday celebrations feel a little different this year, with more people choosing to gather with a much smaller group of family and friends or come together virtually.
December 3, 2020
All-new 2021 Nissan Rogue marks 14 millionth vehicle assembled in Tennessee
Employees completed assembly of an all-new 2021 Nissan Rogue in Scarlet Ember Tincoat at the Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant — the 14 millionth vehicle to roll off the lines at the automaker’s first U.S. plant.
March 19, 2020
MEDIA ADVISORY: Nissan suspends U.S. production to protect workforce as COVID-19 coronavirus expands
Nissan today announced that it will temporarily suspend production of its manufacturing facilities in the U.S. starting March 20 through April 6.
February 20, 2020
Nissan welcomes African American students to Middle Tennessee for leadership and education summit
During the 2020 Next Gen Summit, high school students from six cities across the country will meet with Nissan leaders and participate in workshops to prepare themselves for a successful future.
August 23, 2018
Nissan invests $170 million in U.S. assembly plants to build all-new Altima
Nissan North America has announced a $170 million investment in its Smyrna, Tennessee and Canton, Mississippi assembly plants to support production of the 2019 Altima.
December 4, 2017
U.S. production for all-new 2018 Nissan LEAF begins in Tennessee today
Production for the all-new 2018 Nissan LEAF is officially underway at the Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna, Tenn. The Nissan LEAF will be available at dealerships nationwide starting next month.
September 7, 2017
Nissan announces Smyrna Plant to build all-new Nissan LEAF
Nissan announced plans to start full production of the new Nissan LEAF at its Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant later this year, as the company strengthens its global leadership in zero-emission electric vehicles.
May 30, 2017
Nissan partners with Meharry Medical College on educational visit for residents in Preventive and Occupational Medicine
The safety and well-being of Nissan employees has always been the company's top priority. As part of its commitment to workplace health and safety, Nissan recently partnered with Meharry Medical College in Nashville, the only historically black medical school in Tennessee, to arrange a visit for physician residents and faculty to the Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant. The group had an opportunity to tour the facility and learn more about Nissan's innovative approaches to ensuring a safe work environment.
March 31, 2017
Nissan and Tennessee Board of Regents open joint facility to train manufacturing, automotive and technology workforce in Middle Tennessee
Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor Flora Tydings joined Nissan officials to formally open the Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Murfreesboro's Smyrna Campus and Nissan Training Center.
December 15, 2016
Nissan announces leadership changes in North America
Nissan today announced leadership changes within its North American manufacturing operations.
March 30, 2015
Nissan named one of America's 50 best employers by Forbes
Nissan is one of the fastest-growing automakers in America, and a recent study now shows that it is also one of the best places to work in America. Nissan ranked 42nd on a list of "America's Best Employers" according to a survey published by Forbes.
March 18, 2015
VIDEO REPORT: 1,000 new jobs will result from a new supplier park for Nissan in Tennessee
Growth is on the horizon for Nissan North America. The company just announced further expansion of its U.S. manufacturing footprint.
March 17, 2015
Nissan and Tennessee Gov. Haslam announce major U.S. expansion project supporting 1,000 jobs and future manufacturing growth
Nissan announced further expansion of its U.S. manufacturing footprint with Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd joining Nissan officials at the State Capitol to announce a new $160 million supplier park project at the company's Smyrna, Tenn. vehicle assembly plant.
December 8, 2014
Nissan and State of Tennessee partner to train future manufacturing workforce
With the highest-producing manufacturing plant in North America in Smyrna, Nissan has an ongoing need to develop and maintain a highly skilled workforce in Middle Tennessee.
August 6, 2014
Nissan delivers robust performance in North America through first seven months of 2014; Smyrna top manufacturing plant
Through the first seven months of 2014, Nissan has delivered a record-setting performance in North America with sales, market share and vehicle production gains across the region, highlighted by the company's Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant, which has become the top-producing automotive manufacturing plant in the North American industry so far this year.
April 7, 2014
Big win for Nissan is a big win for the planet
Air is free, right? Tell that to the Nissan Energy Management Team who combed through countless miles of tubing in the compressed air system in U.S. manufacturing facilities and repaired enough leaks to save 11,300 megawatt hours of energy last year.
November 13, 2013
Nissan Appoints Randy Knight Vice President of Manufacturing in Smyrna, Tenn.
Nissan today announced that Randy Knight has been named vice president of Nissan's vehicle assembly plant in Smyrna, Tenn., effective Nov. 18.
October 15, 2013
Nissan Celebrates 10 Million Tennessee-Built Vehicles with Start of U.S. Rogue Assembly
Nissan celebrated two major milestones today with the first U.S.-produced 2014 Nissan Rogue rolling off the line in Smyrna, Tenn. as the facility's 10 millionth vehicle.
August 26, 2013
VIDEO REPORT: Nissan U.S. Manufacturing on Track to Nearly Double Export Markets by End of 2015
With significantly increasing production capacity in the United States, Nissan projects its U.S. plants will nearly double the number of export markets it will be able to serve by 2015.
August 26, 2013
Nissan to Boost Americas Production Capacity to More Than 2 Million Units in 2014
By early 2014, Nissan's production capacity will eclipse two million units in the Americas, driven by recently added capacity at its U.S. plants, as well as new facilities in Mexico and Brazil.
June 27, 2013
Nissan Celebrates 30th Anniversary of U.S. Manufacturing with Creation of 900 Jobs
In conjunction with the 30th anniversary of its Smyrna, Tenn. Vehicle Assembly Plant, Nissan is adding more than 900 manufacturing jobs to support future production of the Nissan Rogue, marking the first time the Rogue has been produced in the United States.
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