SMYRNA, Tenn. — April 25, 2025 — Smyrna is gearing up for a significant transformation as the Tennessee National Guard prepares to return to its former stronghold at the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport. The move, involving both the Air National Guard’s 118th Wing and Army National Guard units, represents a long-term investment in the community and the state’s military infrastructure.
At its April 8 meeting, the Smyrna Town Council authorized Mayor Mary Esther Reed to move forward with a traffic impact study to prepare for the upcoming relocation. The decision aligns with detailed plans that will see the Air National Guard transition from its current base at Berry Field in Nashville to Smyrna over the next four years, with the Army National Guard’s move to follow over seven years.
United States Senator Marsha Blackburn told WGNS on Thursday……