# The new Nashville office will grow to up to 2,000 workers over the next five years.

*business · news · 2026-04-22 · Spokane Spokesman-Review*

## Key points

- Starbucks will grow its Nashville office to up to 2,000 workers, over half in IT roles.
- The company is restructuring its technology organization and announced IT layoffs on Tuesday.
- Starbucks' Nashville expansion allows it to avoid millions in Washington's 6.5% IT services tax.
- It will invest $100 million in Tennessee and benefit from undisclosed state tax incentives.
- The average Nashville Starbucks salary will be $125,000, with cost of living 47% lower than Seattle.

**Companies:** Starbucks
**Countries:** United States

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