A Closed Battery Plant In Bristol Tennessee Could See New Life Soon. Exide Technologies Plans To Restart A Portion Of The Facility. A Construction Permit Application Has Been Filed With The Tennessee Department Of Environment And Conservation’s Division Of Air Pollution, To Restart The Plant Which Has Been Closed Since 2013. However, Local Residents Are Concerned The Plant May Negatively Impact Air Quality. It’s Unclear As To When Exide Will Restart The Plant Or How Many Jobs Will Be Offered.