Starbucks Chooses Nashville for Southeastern Corporate Office

Move adds to growing list of Fortune 500 companies selecting Middle Tennessee

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Starbucks has announced plans to open a new corporate office in Davidson County, Tennessee, joining other major companies like Oracle, Amazon, Tractor Supply Co., and Dollar General that have recently established a presence in the Nashville area. While details about the timeline, location, and job creation estimates remain unclear, Starbucks cited Nashville's talented workforce and the state's business-friendly policies as key factors in their decision.

Why it matters

Starbucks' decision to open a new office in Nashville is the latest in a string of high-profile corporate relocations and expansions in Middle Tennessee, underscoring the region's growing appeal as a business hub. The move highlights Tennessee's efforts to attract major companies through incentives and a favorable tax climate, which have helped the state become an increasingly attractive destination for Fortune 500 firms.

The details

In the announcement, Starbucks Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams said Nashville is an "ideal location" that will allow the company to expand its presence in the Southeast. While specifics about the new office were not disclosed, Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell praised Starbucks' decision, citing Tennessee's "fiscally conservative approach" and Nashville's "quality of life" as key draws for the company. Tennessee offers various economic development incentives, including tax credits, job training assistance, and exemptions, that are designed to entice businesses to the state.

  • Starbucks announced its plans to open a new Southeastern corporate office in Nashville on March 3, 2026.

The players

Starbucks

An American coffee company and coffeehouse chain.

Mike Grams

Chief Operating Officer of Starbucks.

Bill Lee

Governor of Tennessee.

Freddie O'Connell

Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Mike Grams, Chief Operating Officer (Tennessean)

“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.”

— Bill Lee, Governor (Tennessean)

“Nashville continues to attract businesses like Starbucks that recognize our quality of life.”

— Freddie O'Connell, Mayor (Tennessean)

What’s next

State officials said more details about Starbucks' Nashville office plans, including the timeline for opening and job creation estimates, will be released in the coming months.

The takeaway

Starbucks' decision to open a new corporate office in Nashville is the latest example of how Tennessee's business-friendly policies and incentives are attracting major companies to the state, solidifying the region's status as an emerging hub for corporate relocation and expansion.