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Smurfit Westrock will close its Lebanon folding-carton plant, costing about 52 local jobs. The move follows several closures as the company reshapes its U.S. footprint.
Jun 22, 2026
Lebanon Packaging Plant To Shutter, 52 Jobs On The Chopping Block
Hard Rock Cafe Bails On Pigeon Forge Parkway, Putting 61 Jobs On Ice
Jun 18, 2026
Swiss Sneaker Star On Races Into Green Hills With New Nashville Store
Wawa Opens First Tennessee Store In Clarksville
A WARN notice shows Hard Rock Cafe's Pigeon Forge location will close Aug. 23, 2026, affecting 61 employees and prompting state rapid‑response services.
Swiss running brand On is opening a Green Hills store, adding a standalone shop to Nashville’s upscale retail lineup.
Tennessee's first Wawa opened in Clarksville Thursday, drawing dozens for free coffee and limited-edition shirts as part of a larger state rollout. The chain says more Tennessee stores are coming.
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