Starbucks will be investing $100 million in Tennessee as it opens a new corporate office in Nashville.
The coffee company said on Tuesday its expansion into the Volunteer State will create up to 2,000 jobs to support coffeehouse growth and customer demand, while working with its global headquarters in Seattle.
Brian Niccol, Starbucks’ CEO, said as the company “continues to expand across North America, Nashville gives [it] an opportunity to support that growth with great talent and proximity to our growing number of coffeehouses and suppliers across the Southeast.”
“This city offers a deep, diverse talent pool and a strong sense of community, making Nashville another ideal place to invest for the long term,” he said.
As a state, Governor Bill Lee said Tennessee is “known nationwide for its strong values and fiscally conservative approach to business.” He added that the state is “proud to add Starbucks to the strong roster of brands that place their trust in our business climate and skilled workforce.”
“As Starbucks continues to shape [its] brand and expand [its] operations, we’re grateful that they have chosen to build a future here, creating up to 2,000 quality jobs for Tennesseans,” the governor said.
Jeff Hite, Nashville Chamber’s chief economic development officer, said Starbucks’ announcement “further defines Nashville as a top destination for major employers to create high-quality, good-paying jobs that help drive the region’s and state’s economy.”
“Starbucks’ decision to locate here is a result of the region’s international reputation, skilled workforce, quality of life and business-friendly climate—along with Nashville’s unmatched creative energy and vibrant cultural vibe that continue to inspire innovation and attract talent from across the globe,” he noted.
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell said Starbucks is answering Nashvillians’ call for more access to “real economic opportunity and high-paying wages.”
“Today’s announcement creates more opportunity, and our work to connect our residents to good jobs will continue,” he said.
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Zachery Schmidt is the digital editor of The Star News Network. Email tips to Zachery at [email protected].
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We don’t want Starbucks in Tennessee. What is wrong with our politicians to allow that woke company into our GOD loving state?!?!
Lucifer’s leftist Starbucks is NO prize. More dilution of our vote.
No thank you, we don’t need any more liberals in Nashville