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'''Editing Stewart Air Force Base''' is a former [[United States Air Force]] facilty located near [[Smyrna]], [[Tennessee]]. |
'''Editing Stewart Air Force Base''' is a former [[United States Air Force]] facilty located near [[Smyrna]], [[Tennessee]]. |
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In [[1965]] the [[Department of Defense]] announced the closure of several military bases in the United States, and Stewart was one of those scheduled to close. It was closed in [[1970]] when on [[9 March]] the last Hercules [[C-130]] left the runway. The base officially closed on [[31 March]]. |
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It was closed in [[1970]] |
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The bulk of the property vacated by the USAF was divided between three entities: 1) Rutherford County 2) State of Tennessee and 3) Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. |
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Rutherford County formed an Economic Development Committee composed of county commissioners, the county executive and the counties mayors of the municipalities. This group was instrumental in the conversion of the property obtained from the Department of Defense to private industrial use. |
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Some of the larger industries recruited included, Better Built Aluminum, Cumberland Swan, and Square D. During the 1970's many new jobs were created, and as a result, Smyrna's population nearly tripled between [[1970]] and [[1980]]. |
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The property received by the State of Tennessee has been utilized by the Tennessee Army National Guard and the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center. |
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The land granted to the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, included the runways, hangars, clear zones and related aviation facilities. The airport property was held for nearly 20 years with very few improvements. In [[1990]] the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority agreed to relinquish control and transfer the airport to the newly formed Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority. The Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority has made great strides in improving airport operation and facilities. |
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Revision as of 00:07, 8 May 2006
Editing Stewart Air Force Base is a former United States Air Force facilty located near Smyrna, Tennessee, southeast of Nashville.
In 1965 the Department of Defense announced the closure of several military bases in the United States, and Stewart was one of those scheduled to close. It was closed in 1970 when on 9 March the last Hercules C-130 left the runway. The base officially closed on 31 March.
The bulk of the property vacated by the USAF was divided between three entities: 1) Rutherford County 2) State of Tennessee and 3) Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.
Rutherford County formed an Economic Development Committee composed of county commissioners, the county executive and the counties mayors of the municipalities. This group was instrumental in the conversion of the property obtained from the Department of Defense to private industrial use.
Some of the larger industries recruited included, Better Built Aluminum, Cumberland Swan, and Square D. During the 1970's many new jobs were created, and as a result, Smyrna's population nearly tripled between 1970 and 1980.
The property received by the State of Tennessee has been utilized by the Tennessee Army National Guard and the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center.
The land granted to the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, included the runways, hangars, clear zones and related aviation facilities. The airport property was held for nearly 20 years with very few improvements. In 1990 the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority agreed to relinquish control and transfer the airport to the newly formed Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority. The Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority has made great strides in improving airport operation and facilities.