BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 23, 2026--
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the grand opening of its 11th distribution center, located in Nampa, Idaho. Serving as the strategic "Gateway to the Pacific Northwest," the 865,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility represents an investment of more than $200 million in Canyon County that will bring 500 full-time careers to the region.
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"As more people look to embrace the 'Out Here Lifestyle' and we continue to open new stores, this distribution center will be vital to get our customers the products they want and need," said Craig Ledbetter, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Tractor Supply. "Our distribution centers play a critical role in supporting our Team Members, stores and customers. The Nampa facility represents a major investment to help our team work safer and more efficiently, setting a new standard for how products move through our supply chain to deliver the legendary service our customers have come to expect."
Built on a 116-acre site in Canyon County with additional acreage for future expansion, the facility features 80 truck docks designed to optimize inbound and outbound traffic flow. Spanning 865,000 square feet, large enough to comfortably fit seven Idaho Ford Centers inside, the Nampa distribution center will immediately serve 123 stores across nine states in its first year, with infrastructure designed to scale to serve more than 200 stores at full operational capacity.
Today, Ledbetter joined Nampa Mayor Darl Bruner and Director of Idaho Department of Commerce Tom Kealey along with Team Members and other state and local representatives, for a grand opening celebration.
“On behalf of the City of Nampa, I am thrilled to welcome Tractor Supply Company to our growing community,” said Mayor Bruner. “Becoming the home to Tractor Supply’s 11th distribution center is a major economic milestone for our city and an incredible opportunity for our local workforce. We are looking forward to a long, successful partnership.”
The Nampa distribution center is the first facility in the entire Tractor Supply network to implement KNAPP OSR/ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) technology. This automated architecture is fully integrated across the operations of the distribution center, including automatic conveying systems to store, sequence and move products safely and more efficiently. Additionally, all Nampa team leaders are trained in AI fundamentals, and the site leverages a dedicated AI Innovation Team to apply practical artificial intelligence to operational needs.
Designed specifically to meet rigorous LEED Silver standards, the site incorporates high-efficiency water practices, EV charging stations, low-energy lighting, advanced stormwater management and a comprehensive recycling program. Additionally, the facility’s 125 KNAPP units operate entirely on lithium-ion battery power.
Construction on the facility began in December 2024, and the building was completed in July 2026. Inventory receiving began in August 2026, and outbound shipping will officially launch in October. To learn more about Tractor Supply’s distribution centers and view available employment opportunities, visit the Tractor Supply Careers site.
About Tractor Supply Company
For more than 85 years, Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ) has been passionate about serving the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers, homeowners, gardeners, pet enthusiasts and all those who enjoy living Life Out Here. Tractor Supply is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., ranking 290 on the Fortune 500. The Company’s more than 54,000 Team Members are known for delivering legendary service and helping customers pursue their passions, whether that means being closer to the land, taking care of animals or living a hands-on, DIY lifestyle. In store and online, Tractor Supply provides what customers need – anytime, anywhere, any way they choose at the low prices they deserve.
As part of the Company’s commitment to caring for animals of all kinds, Tractor Supply is proud to include Petsense by Tractor Supply, a pet specialty retailer, Allivet, a leading online pet and animal pharmacy, and VIP Petcare, the largest provider of mobile veterinary care in the U.S., in its family of brands. Together, Tractor Supply is able to provide comprehensive solutions for pet stores to the customer’s doorstep, Tractor Supply is here to serve and support Life Out Here.
As of June 27, 2026, the Company operated 2,463 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and 209 Petsense by Tractor Supply stores in 23 states. For more information, visit www.tractorsupply.com and www.Petsense.com.
Craig Ledbetter, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Tractor Supply, addresses the audience during the grand opening event. From left to right, Ledbetter is accompanied on stage by Idaho Department of Commerce Director Tom Kealey, Nampa Mayor Darl Bruner and Nampa Distribution Center General Manager Steve Legier.
