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Nissan Exec Says Investments For Battery Production Will Exceed $1 Billion

Nissan EV-02 prototype at speedEnlarge Photo Last month Nissan received $1.6 billion in subsidized loans from the U.S. Department of Energy to prepare their plant in Smyrna, Tennessee for the production of electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries.

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Thu Jul 09, 2009

The Tennessean Nashville News

Briefly: City Schools to discuss schools director search

The Murfreesboro City School Board will hold a special meeting July 15 to discuss how it will hire a new schools director.

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Wed Jul 08, 2009

The Tennessean Nashville News

Nissan, Dept. of Energy holding hearing on electric project

The U.S. Department of Energy will conduct a meeting Thursday to obtain public comments regarding preparation of an environmental assessment for its proposed action of issuing a federal loan to Nissan to support construction of its battery manufacturing and electric vehicle production project in Smyrna.

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Tue Jul 07, 2009

The Daily News Journal

Smyrna's first liquor store could open by fall

The town's first liquor store is expected to be open by the end of the year. The package liquor board reviewed three applications Tuesday night and recommended they all be accepted by the Town Council, which meets July 14.

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Mon Jul 06, 2009

DNJ.com

Smyrna Library hosts model train exhibit

Get on board with Smyrna Public Library as it hosts a model railroad display from Nashville N-TRAK. Longtime library employee Jimmie Guthrie will be among the train enthusiasts bringing their elaborate model railroad layout to the library.

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

The Tennessean Nashville News

Briefly: Hinton reports; Leavitt completes basics

Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Wally A. Hinton recently reported for duty aboard the submarine USS Dallas, homeported in Groton, Conn.

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Sat Jul 04, 2009

The Daily News Journal

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Even though he'd been laid off from his job as a construction worker just one month ago, Mike Kilgore was determined to get through the day Friday with a smile on his face.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

Murfreesboro Post

Smyrna celebrates Independence Day tonight

Smyrna will hold its annual Fourth of July celebration at 9 p.m. tonight at the Lee Victory Recreation Park at 102 East Sam Ridley Parkway.

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The Daily News Journal

Don't miss Smyrna fireworks tonight

Residents wanting to celebrate the nation's independence can get an early jump with Smyrna's annual fireworks celebration tonight.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

The Tennessean Nashville News

County planning gets feedback

Residents on the northeast side of the county will get the chance to share input tonight about future land use for a comprehensive plan at the first of four open houses.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

Murfreesboro Post

StoneCrest raises $3,000 for Smyrna Boys & Girls Club

There was excitement in the air as StoneCrest Medical Center employees gathered around a table full of baskets.

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The Tennessean Nashville News

Something new in red, white, blue

With the Fourth of July falling on Saturday, many people will be observing the federal holiday this Friday.

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The Tennessean Nashville News

Crime Stoppers turns 25

Rutherford County Crime Stoppers celebrated its 25th birthday by honoring law enforcement officers who make area streets safe on a daily basis.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

The Tennessean Nashville News

United Way cuts funds to agencies

With area plants facing closure, buyouts, layoffs or furloughs since last fall, the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon County took a conservative approach in allocations to member agencies - reducing funds overall by $170,901 or 10.71 percent compared to June 2008 allotments.

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

The Daily News Journal

County clerk to retire in fall 2010

Rutherford County Clerk Georgia Lynch set a goal to finish her career by age 65.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

DNJ.com

Chemaoi, Saupe take first at Smyrna 5K

SMYRNA - More than 115 runners and seven walkers of all ages showed up to participate in the Smyrna 5K race Saturday morning.

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GreenandSave.com

Nissan Plans to Invest $518 Million in Green Cars and Help Create Jobs in Smyrna, Tennessee

The United States has an unemployment rate that is nearing 10% as well as a scarce supply of green cars that is straining to meet public demands with waiting lists for the Toyota Prius that can extend over a few months.

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The Daily News Journal

LEAP picks netbooks for Kittrell project

Rutherford LEAP has selected the Lenovo IdeaPad S10e netbook for use in its pilot program at Kittrell School in Rutherford County.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

The Daily News Journal

Briefly: Resident claims $80K in lottery winnings

Longtime Murfreesboro resident Boonsouk Saysithideth, correctly matched all 5 numbers in Monday night's Pick 5 drawing to become the lucky winner of the $80,000 jackpot, according to the Lottery Web site.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

The Daily News Journal

Nissan to restructure IDB abatement in wake of electric cars loan

Nissan will restructure a land-lease and tax-abatement agreement with the Rutherford County Industrial Board to account for its expansion to build electric cars and batteries at the Smyrna factory, company representatives told the IDB Wednesday morning.

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