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…