NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Starbucks officials announced today the global coffee company is expanding its North American presence with plans to locate a corporate operations office in Davidson County later this year.
“Companies across the nation recognize that Tennessee’s strong values and fiscally-conservative approach are good for business, and we are proud to welcome another Fortune 500 company like Starbucks to our state,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “As Starbucks continues to shape their brand and expand their operations, we’re grateful they have chosen to build a future in the Volunteer State and will create quality jobs for Tennesseans.”
Today’s announcement supports Starbucks’ meaningful growth plans for North America. The Davidson County office will support the company’s continued coffeehouse growth and rising customer demand, in particular, the southeast region of the U.S. Once operational, the new location will work closely with Starbucks’ global headquarters in Seattle.
“Looking ahead, Starbucks has great ambitions to grow even further across North America. With these growth plans, we see Nashville, Tennessee, as an ideal location to open an office and establish a more strategic presence in the Southeast region of the U.S.,” said Mike Grams, chief operating officer, Starbucks Coffee Company. “The city offers a deep, talented and growing workforce, making it a desirable location for us.”
More details and information about Starbucks’ plans in Tennessee will be available in the coming months.
“We’re excited to see Starbucks choose Tennessee as the home for this corporate office and can’t think of a better fit than the heart of Music City,” said Deputy Gov. McWhorter. “Investments like this reinforce Tennessee’s position as a destination for high-quality corporate growth and deliver meaningful, well-paying opportunities for our talented workforce.”
“We’ve been working hard to create career pathways to ensure all Nashvillians can access good-paying jobs,” said Mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Freddie O’Connell. “We’re excited that Nashville continues to attract businesses like Starbucks that recognize our quality of life, offer those jobs and allow Nashvillians to realize their goals for economic mobility.”
The Tennessee Valley Authority, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and several other partners have been integral in recruiting Starbucks to Tennessee.
About Starbucks
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to responsibly sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with a global footprint of more than 40,000 company-operated and licensed coffeehouses and a growing presence in consumer-packaged goods, we are the world’s premier purveyor of specialty coffee. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at about.starbucks.com or starbucks.com. Contact info: press@starbucks.com.
About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
TNECD is the state’s primary agency committed to fostering economic growth through job creation and community development. By attracting new corporate investment and facilitating the growth of existing businesses, the department works to strengthen Tennessee’s competitive landscape. Additionally, TNECD strives to increase the economic prosperity for all Tennesseans by providing grants to communities statewide, helping them to become vibrant, business-friendly environments where companies can flourish. For more information, visit us at tnecd.com. Join the conversation on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.
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