Bridgestone to close Tennessee tire plant by 2025

Closure said to be part of strategic effort to optimize US operations, affecting 700 employees and aiming for future competitiveness

Bridgestone Americas, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, announced the closure of its Truck and Bus Radial Tire Plant in LaVergne, Tennessee, set for July 31, 2025. This move is part of the company's strategic initiatives to enhance its business operations in the US by optimizing its footprint and improving competitiveness.