Business Highlights from the Associated Press MT. JULIET, Tenn. (AP) ? Tacle Seating USA has announced it will build its first U.S. manufacturing plant in this Nashville suburb to make seats for automaker Nissan Motor Corp.. Tacle Seating says it will open the 90,000-square-foot plant in 2007, when it will begin rolling out automotive seats…

Wally Stern, known for his friendliness, has been added to the sales staff at McMinnville Ford.

James Clark photo Hammer Martin and his son, Travis, are the proud owners of Martin?s Market on Viola Highway. The convenience store offers biscuits and sandwiches, but it?s best known as a place to talk about anything from sports to politics.

DETROIT (AP) General Motors Corp. laid off several hundred white-collar workers last week as part of a plan to bring its ailing North American operations back to profitability. It was the first round of salaried cuts this year for the world’s largest automaker which is struggling with sluggish sales, shrinking U.S. market share and high…

Joey Bouldin, left, and Kevin Bouldin have opened Fat Boyz Auto Detailing near the high school on Karate Lane. They are offering a grand opening special of a car wash and vacuum for $9.95.

From the editors of Consumer Reports Most of the refrigerators we test nowadays chill and freeze at least adequately, and include such conveniences as pullout shelves or bins, spill guards and room on the door for a gallon of milk. Buying a fridge often is just a matter of finding one to fit your kitchen…

Members of the media enjoy April Fools Day as much as anyone. Here are some noteworthy jokes: Left-Handed Whopper Burger King published a full-page advertisement in USA Today in 1998 announcing the introduction of the ?Left-Handed Whopper,? especially designed for the 32 million left-handed Americans. According to the ad, the new whopper included the same…

James Clark photos Tyler Clark, left, and Trey Clark move a glass case from Antiques on Main. The business is moving to another part of Main Street after having its rent tripled.

Throughout Tennessee, residents are ready for a new season! Soon, we will enjoy the first sign of spring – time to spring the clock forward in accordance with Daylight Savings Time. We also encourages homeowners to treat the event as a critical reminder for checking and replacing the batteries in your home?s smoke detectors. According…

Brent Nunley shovels gravel around plants outside the post office. When is the last time your yard had a check-up? Just like people plants need periodic examinations and treatments to help prolong their health. Plant health care (PHC) is a vital part of landscape management. Preventative care, frequent check-ups, early detection, informed decision-making, and routine…