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GM to Add Chevy Blazer to Spring Hill Plant as Part of $4B U.S. Expansion

Issue #463

June 11, 2025

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🌤️ Columbia’s Weather - Partly cloudy w/ high of 88 & low of 63

📰 GM to Add Chevy Blazer to Spring Hill Plant as Part of $4B U.S. Expansion

🌪️ Delayed Weather Report Confirms Tornado in Spring Hill on Friday Night

📰 Quick Action by Officer Leads to Felony Arrest and CPD Recognition

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

🗓 Know of Some Local Events Not Listed? Send us the Details!

GM to Add Chevy Blazer to Spring Hill Plant as Part of $4B U.S. Expansion

General Motors has announced a sweeping $4 billion investment over the next two years to boost vehicle production across its U.S. manufacturing facilities—supporting both gas-powered and electric vehicles.

As part of this effort, GM will expand production at its Spring Hill Manufacturing plant adding the gas-powered Chevrolet Blazer to its production line beginning in 2027. The plant already produces the Cadillac LYRIQ and VISTIQ EVs, as well as the Cadillac XT5, making it a key hub for both electric and traditional vehicles.

“We believe the future of transportation will be driven by American innovation and manufacturing expertise,” said GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra. “Today’s announcement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to build vehicles in the U.S and to support American jobs. We're focused on giving customers choice and offering a broad range of vehicles they love.”

Spring Hill’s expansion is part of a larger plan that includes increased production at plants in Michigan and Kansas. GM says the new investments will give it the ability to assemble more than two million vehicles per year in the U.S. and allow it to meet strong demand across both EV and gas-powered segments.

Other updates include:

  • Orion Assembly (MI): Will begin producing full-size SUVs and light-duty pickups in 2027.

  • Fairfax Assembly (KS): Will support production of the Chevrolet Equinox starting in mid-2027 and begin building the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV by the end of 2025.

Mark Reuss, GM President, emphasized the broader impact of the news. “This is about hardworking Americans making vehicles they are proud to build and that customers are proud to own.”

GM operates 50 manufacturing and parts facilities in 19 states, supporting nearly one million American jobs across its network of employees, suppliers, and dealers. The company continues to post strong sales, with Chevrolet currently the #2 EV brand in the country and GM leading the market in full-size trucks and SUVs.

GM’s capital spending is expected to remain in the $10–12 billion range annually through 2027, reflecting the company’s prioritization of U.S.-based innovation and long-term manufacturing strength.

Delayed Weather Report Confirms Tornado in Spring Hill on Friday Night

On Tuesday, the National Weather Service released a delayed weather report, classifying the storm from Friday night as an EF-0 tornado. That storm did not receive a tornado warning designation as it passed through Spring Hill Friday night.

Based off damage reports, officials have determined the tornado touched down in the area of Station Hill Drive and quickly crossed over Reserve Boulevard and Saturn Parkway. A final damage report related to this tornado was located on the southeast city limits near Jim Warren Road. The majority of the damage reports were broken tree limbs or small trees snapped in half.

An EF-0 tornado is classified as having wind gusts between 65-85 miles per hour.

Spring Hill resident Bryan Watt captured a time-lapse video of what is likely the tornado here.

Spring Hill Shares Progress on Fire Station No. 4

From City of Spring Hill, TN’s post…

SNEAK PEEK: Construction is progressing quickly on Fire Station No. 4! 

Located at the corner of Duplex Road & Buckner Lane, the new Spring Hill Fire Department Fire Station will help drastically decrease response times in this area of Spring Hill.

Fire Station No. 4 will feature four bays that will house Engine 64, Rescue 64, two reserve apparatus, a Williamson EMS vehicle and a Battalion Chief vehicle. The second floor is home to 13 bunk rooms for the firefighters who live there while on shift.

The Fire Station will also have great amenities for the firefighters, including a large kitchen and living room, a workout room, and an outside area complete with a fire pit. 

Construction on Fire Station No. 4 is currently scheduled for completion in November 2025.

Upcoming Local Events

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Wednesday, June 11th

Thursday, June 12th

Friday, June 13th

Saturday, June 14th

Sunday, June 15th

📌 Mark Your Calendars…

June 21: Experience Spring Hill, The Event

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Wednesday, June 11th

Radio Farm, Puckett’s, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Thursday, June 12th

Josey Clay, Puckett’s, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Todd Ciprian, Tito’s Spring Hill, 6:00-9:00 PM
The Grove Trio, Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:00 PM

Friday, June 13th

Open Mic Night, Grinder’s Switch Winery, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Shannon McCue, McCreary’s Irish Pub, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Josh Hastik, Grazie Italian Eatery, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Velvet Troubadours, Buck & Board, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
TBA, The Spot Burgers & Beers, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Lynnmarie & E3, Puckett’s, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Rob Harris, Tito’s Spring Hill, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Saturday, June 14th 

The Bird & The Bear, Grazie Italian Eatery, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Andrew Pearson, Buck & Board, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Sean Carson, Keg Springs Winery, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Box of Rocks, Amber Falls Winery, 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Summer on the Rocks Party, Southern Tre/ Whiskey Alley Saloon, 4:00 PM
Russ Taff w/ Chagall Guevara, Ryan Stevenson, River & Rail, The Mulehouse, 7:30 PM
Ricky Ray, Puckett’s, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Escape, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 - 11:00 PM

Sunday, June 15th

Carson Phillips, Amber Falls Winery, 1:00-5:00 PM
Jacob Frish, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 4:00-7:00 PM
Jay Hoppus, Puckett’s, 6:00-7:30 PM

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