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Warren Commission Approves In Lieu Of Taxes For Bridgestone Expansion

The Warren County Commission unanimously approved an in lieu of taxes for the expansion of the Morrison Bridgestone Plant Monday night. County Executive Terry Bell said the company’s tax bill set at $650,000 from 2027 to 2047. “That is a general procedure to give companies a tax break for producing jobs,” Bell said. “They are investing $550 million dollars into ... Read More »

Warren Bridgestone Plant Getting New Addition And Jobs

Bridgestone investing $550 million into its Warren County plant expanding its operation to include a new environmentally friendly tire. Plant Manager Tim Painter said the expansion would be like building a whole new plant connected to the existing facility. A 850,000 square foot addition would be constructed with new technology. “It’s one of the premier plants in the Bridgestone organization ... Read More »

Bridgestone Investigating Possible Cyber Threat, Warren Plant Remains Closed

Bridgestone’s Warren County tire plant remains closed Monday afternoon after shutting down from a potential cyber attack Sunday. According to the company, an investigation remains ongoing for a potential security incident involving its information technology. Workers were sent home Sunday and have not returned to the factory. Plant closures in Rutherford and Wilson Counties have also been reported. Many other ... Read More »

Morrison Man Dies After Being Pinned At Plant

A Morrison man died Monday when a steel mold fell on him as he worked at Warren County’s Bridgestone plant. 33-year-old Beau Christopher Lowe died at Riverpark Hospital from major internal injuries. Warren County Sheriffs Officials said the mold, weighing between 1400 and 2000 pounds, fell. A co-worker found Lowe and called for help. Other workers at the plant were ... Read More »