Spring Hill GM Plant Slows EV Output, 700 Shift Workers Face Layoffs

Issue #547

September 05, 2025

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🌦️ Columbia’s Weather - Scattered showers developing in afternoon w/ High of 91, low of 62

📰 Spring Hill GM Plant Slows EV Output, 700 Shift Workers Face Layoffs

👉 TONIGHT: First Fridays Celebrates “Art on the Street”

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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

Spring Hill GM Plant Slows EV Output, 700 Shift Workers Face Layoffs

General Motors will temporarily reduce production of electric vehicles at its Spring Hill Plant, a move that will affect roughly half of its 1,400 shift workers. The company plans to implement more than a month of downtime through the end of the year, including the week of Oct. 6, Thanksgiving week, and all of December.

The slowdown will impact both vehicle and EV battery assembly, though Ultium Cell employees will not be affected. GM also plans to scale back EV production at the facility during the first five months of 2026, resulting in temporary layoffs for about 700 workers from January through May.

The decision reflects slower-than-anticipated EV demand and the upcoming expiration of a $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicles at the end of the month. Spring Hill is currently home to the Cadillac Lyriq and the electric Vistiq, two of GM’s most prominent EV models.

Despite the production cuts, Spring Hill has secured future product allocations, including the next-generation Cadillac XT5 and the gas-powered Chevrolet Blazer. GM emphasized that the facility remains a critical part of its long-term strategy.

The Spring Hill adjustments are part of a broader company-wide shift. GM is also scaling back operations at its Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City, Kansas, and its CAMI Assembly line in Ontario, Canada. Fairfax, which ended production of the Cadillac XT4 and Chevrolet Malibu earlier this year, has dropped plans to add a second shift once Chevrolet Bolt production increases. The company is targeting mid-2027 to begin producing the Chevrolet Equinox in Fairfax.

Overall, GM says it remains committed to its U.S. manufacturing footprint, with nearly $5 billion in planned investments over the next two years aimed at boosting domestic production capacity to more than two million vehicles annually.

TONIGHT: First Fridays Celebrates “Art on the Street”

Join the fun from 5–8 PM in Downtown Columbia for a night filled with creativity and community!

The theme for the month is “Art on the Street” and the Arts Council has curated 9 incredible artists who will showcase their talents right on the square. Columbia Parks & Recreation will provide chalk so kids can leave behind their own colorful masterpieces.

Food trucks, live buskers, unique vendors, and your favorite downtown shops will all be part of the fun!

Don't miss this vibrant evening celebrating art, music, food, and community in the heart of Columbia.

The fun isn’t just outside, though… check out this list of insiders that you’ve got to visit!👇

  • Gallery 48 - Meet and Greet with artist Jayne Zajicek

  • Needle and Grain - Pantry testing & Fall wreaths by Wild Keep Flowers & Candles by Genevieve

  • Joey’s Italian Ices - Haven Church is paying for everyone’s dessert from 7-8 PM!

  • Gather Kitchen Mercantile - Sourdough Bread Samples from Baked with Love

  • Woven - Silver Saddle Jewelry Offering handmade turquoise jewelry.

  • TED’S Sporting Goods - Live acoustic music

  • Baxter’s Mercantile - Grand opening of Rocky’s Ice Cream and Soda Shop

And remember, there’s also lots of good food, music, fun (and even line dancing) at the First Friday Block Party and Strolling on 6th!

Don’t just stay home tonight… Get out there, enjoy your community and show these local businesses some love!

Upcoming Local Events

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Friday, September 5th

Saturday, September 6th

Sunday, September 7th

📌 Mark Your Calendars…

Sept 5-14: Nashville Fair 
Sept 9-13: Americana Fest (Nashville)
Sept 16: Breakfast with the Mayors
Sept 27 - 28: Pilgrimage Music & Heritage Festival
Oct 11: Columbia Fall Fest

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Friday, September 5th

TBA, The Spot: Burgers & Beers, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Golden Soul Revue, Grinder’s Switch Winery, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Larkin & Leigh, McCreary’s, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Open Mic Night w/ Rett Stocstill and The Ministry of Fun!, Twisted Copper Brewing Company, 7:00 PM
Calamity Jane, Puckett’s, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Vinyl Radio, The Mulehouse, 8:00 PM
Escape, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 - 11:00 PM

Saturday, September 6th

Crossbridges, Amber Falls Winery, 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Tom Saffell & Robert Johnson, McCreary’s, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Peedy Chavis, Puckett’s, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Rubiks Groove, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 - 11:00 PM

Sunday, September 7th

The Cliftones, Amber Falls Winery, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

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