Chewy Inc. plans to open a regional e-commerce fulfillment center in Wilson County, TN, creating 1,200 new jobs.
It’s projected to open in fall 2022.
“We’re thrilled to open our newest fulfillment center here in Wilson County, Chewy’s first in the state and fourteenth in the country,” said Pete Krillies, vice president of real estate, facilities and procurement for Chewy. “We appreciate the partnership with the State of Tennessee, Wilson County and the Joint Economic and Community Board of Wilson County to launch this facility. We look forward to investing in the local community through the creation of 1,200 new jobs.
“This new location will also extend our fulfillment network in the southeast region, allowing us to provide even faster delivery to more than 19 million active customers around the country.”
The facility will be located in in Mount Juliet.
“Wilson County has seen tremendous job growth in the last few years as companies continue to relocate and expand in the region,” said Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. “Chewy’s decision to locate its newest e-fulfillment operations in Tennessee underscores our state’s pro-business climate and skilled workforce. These 1,200 new jobs will have a significant impact on Wilson County, and I appreciate Chewy for choosing Tennessee.”