Bridgestone hosts grand opening of new Firestone location in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE – Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Inc. (Bridgestone), hosted a grand opening of its newest Firestone Complete Auto Care retail tire and automotive service location in Knoxville.

The new store opened on Friday, March 7. It is located at 339 N. Cedar Bluff Road.

BGCA of TN Valley COO Markus Jackson, Facility Director at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley Dean Deatherage, Store Manager James Lacy.

The store features a newly designed in-store experience to better serve customers, which includes digital displays for real time updates, and the latest automotive service technologies and equipment that allow for quicker and better auto repairs.

The March 6 grand opening event featured remarks from Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally and a ribbon-cutting led by McNally, local government officials and BSRO teammates. A donation was also presented to Markus Jackson, COO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, as part of the Company’s national Driving Great Futures campaign with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). The donation will help the Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley provide a safe, productive environment for 1,300 kids and teens across four counties during critical out-of-school hours.

New Firestone Complete Auto Care in Knoxville

“We are excited to expand our BSRO footprint in Knoxville to serve more customers and continue toward our goal of being the most trusted provider of automotive care in every neighborhood we serve,” said Marko Ibrahim, Vice President of Stores for BSRO. “Thanks to our partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we also hope to make a difference in the lives of Knoxville area families and kids as we strengthen our presence as a trusted neighbor.”

For store hours and additional information, you may visit www.firestonecompleteautocare.com.

Published March 9, 2020