Employees Celebrate Nissan Americas Opening

FRANKLIN, Tenn. - President and CEO Carlos Ghosn welcomes more than 1,500 employees and dignitaries and announces zero-emissions vehicle partnership with Tennessee. Nissan today celebrated the dedication of Nissan Americas in Franklin, Tenn. The new center serves as regional headquarters for the United States, Canada and Mexico. Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen and U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander joined Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn for opening ceremonies. The day-long event included more than 1,500 employees and members of the community.

Nissan Americas is designed to encourage and inspire cross-functional collaboration within the region. The 10-story, S-shaped facility, designed with numerous environmental features, provides 460,000 square feet of office space. The construction of the new campus was done in partnership with architects Gresham, Smith and Partners, and construction firm Skanska U.S.A. Employees are moving into the building in phases during July and August.

“Nissan Americas is an investment in our future,” Ghosn said. “We purposefully designed the building to inspire and enhance collaboration among our employees. The building also is a statement about our confidence in the continued growth of Nissan in the Americas and our unyielding commitment to environmental sustainability.”