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07-04-2025
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Trader Joe's continues Tennessee expansion, announces opening day for Murfreesboro store
Trader Joe's will open its first store in Murfreesboro and seventh in Tennessee Thursday, spokeswoman Nakia Rohde said. The chain's shoppers in Rutherford County will gain a shorter commute when the Trader Joe's opens at 2305 Medical Center Parkway by Robert Rose Drive and near The Avenue Murfreesboro shopping center. "Moments before doors open at 8 am, there will be a brief ribbon cutting," Rohde told The Daily News Journal. "Store Captain Jeff Carter and Trader Joe's Crew Members will be on hand to welcome customers to their new neighborhood store." Trader Joe's is known for selling popular affordable products such as Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Teeny Tiny Avocados, Everything But The Leftovers Seasoning Blend and Stir Fried Garlicky Cabbage. The store will be a short drive from the Interstate 24 interchange with the busy Medical Center Parkway. Trader Joe's coming to Murfreesboro: 'Neighborhood and location are a great fit' Rohde told The Daily News Journal recently that Trader Joe's Murfreesboro store would offer a starting pay range of $14 to $17 per hour. "As a neighborhood grocery store, Trader Joe's prides itself on hiring where our store is located," Rhode said. "The store has hired sixty-five new Crew Members from surrounding areas and transferred in others from neighboring Trader Joe's stores." The new Murfreesboro Trader Joe's will donate 100% of products that go unsold but remain fit to enjoy to a range of non-profit, community-based organizations, seven days a week, in following the company's longstanding Neighborhood Shares Program, Rhode said. Trader Joe's will be operating a 9,400-square-foot specialty grocery store built by Murfreesboro-based TDK Construction and Development. 'It's amazing': In-N-Out Burger plans to open restaurant in Murfreesboro Prior to the signage appearing for the future Trader Joe's, Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland confirmed to The Daily News Journal July 2024 that the construction project at Medical Center Parkway and Robert Rose Drive was for the popular grocery store chain. "For months, we were saying specialty grocer, but this is where Trader Joe's is going to be located," McFarland said. "I think that's going to be a welcome addition to our community. A lot of people are really excited about it." The new Trader Joe's in Murfreesboro will join six others in Tennessee. The California-based Trader Joe's has two locations in Nashville and one in Franklin in Middle Tennessee; one each in Chattanooga and Knoxville in East Tennessee. and one in Germantown in West Tennessee, according to an internet search. Murfreesboro to gain dining options: P.F. Chang's, Raising Cane's, Cava & Drake's plan restaurants at Clari Park development Reach reporter Scott Broden with news tips or questions by emailing him at sbroden@ To support his work with The Daily News Journal, sign up for a digital subscription. This article originally appeared on Murfreesboro Daily News Journal: Trader Joe's to open first store in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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07-04-2025
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Trader Joe's continues Tennessee expansion, announces opening day for Murfreesboro store
Trader Joe's will open its first store in Murfreesboro and seventh in Tennessee Thursday, spokeswoman Nakia Rohde said. The chain's shoppers in Rutherford County will gain a shorter commute when the Trader Joe's opens at 2305 Medical Center Parkway by Robert Rose Drive and near The Avenue Murfreesboro shopping center. "Moments before doors open at 8 am, there will be a brief ribbon cutting," Rohde told The Daily News Journal. "Store Captain Jeff Carter and Trader Joe's Crew Members will be on hand to welcome customers to their new neighborhood store." Trader Joe's is known for selling popular affordable products such as Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Teeny Tiny Avocados, Everything But The Leftovers Seasoning Blend and Stir Fried Garlicky Cabbage. The store will be a short drive from the Interstate 24 interchange with the busy Medical Center Parkway. Trader Joe's coming to Murfreesboro: 'Neighborhood and location are a great fit' Rohde told The Daily News Journal recently that Trader Joe's Murfreesboro store would offer a starting pay range of $14 to $17 per hour. "As a neighborhood grocery store, Trader Joe's prides itself on hiring where our store is located," Rhode said. "The store has hired sixty-five new Crew Members from surrounding areas and transferred in others from neighboring Trader Joe's stores." The new Murfreesboro Trader Joe's will donate 100% of products that go unsold but remain fit to enjoy to a range of non-profit, community-based organizations, seven days a week, in following the company's longstanding Neighborhood Shares Program, Rhode said. Trader Joe's will be operating a 9,400-square-foot specialty grocery store built by Murfreesboro-based TDK Construction and Development. 'It's amazing': In-N-Out Burger plans to open restaurant in Murfreesboro Prior to the signage appearing for the future Trader Joe's, Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland confirmed to The Daily News Journal July 2024 that the construction project at Medical Center Parkway and Robert Rose Drive was for the popular grocery store chain. "For months, we were saying specialty grocer, but this is where Trader Joe's is going to be located," McFarland said. "I think that's going to be a welcome addition to our community. A lot of people are really excited about it." The new Trader Joe's in Murfreesboro will join six others in Tennessee. The California-based Trader Joe's has two locations in Nashville and one in Franklin in Middle Tennessee; one each in Chattanooga and Knoxville in East Tennessee. and one in Germantown in West Tennessee, according to an internet search. Murfreesboro to gain dining options: P.F. Chang's, Raising Cane's, Cava & Drake's plan restaurants at Clari Park development Reach reporter Scott Broden with news tips or questions by emailing him at sbroden@ To support his work with The Daily News Journal, sign up for a digital subscription. This article originally appeared on Murfreesboro Daily News Journal: Trader Joe's to open first store in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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24-03-2025
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Trader Joe's hiring for future Murfreesboro store: 'Neighborhood and location are a great fit'
A future Trader Joe's grocery store in Murfreesboro expects to hire over 65 employees, a spokeswoman said. "The starting rate for a crew member position is $14 -$17 an hour," Trader Joe's spokeswoman Nakia Rohde told The Daily News Journal. Trader Joe's is yet to announce an opening date for the future specialty store at the corner of the busy Medical Center Parkway and Robert Rose Drive in Murfreesboro. A banner in front of the store, however, tells commuters that Trader Joe's is coming soon. "We feel this neighborhood and location are a great fit," Rohde said. Trader Joe's is known for selling popular affordable products such as Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Teeny Tiny Avocados, Everything But The Leftovers Seasoning Blend and Stir Fried Garlicky Cabbage. 'People are really excited': Trader Joe's to open at Medical Center Parkway and Robert Rose Drive The California-based Trader Joe's has two locations in Nashville; and one each in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Germantown in the Memphis area and Franklin that's west of Murfreesboro, according to an internet search. Prior to the signage appearing for the future Trader Joe's, Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland confirmed to The Daily News Journal July 2024 that the construction project at Medical Center Parkway and Robert Rose Drive was for the popular grocery store chain. "For months, we were saying specialty grocer, but this is where Trader Joe's is going to be located," McFarland said. "I think that's going to be a welcome addition to our community. A lot of people are really excited about it." Trader Joe's will be operating a 13,050-squre-foot specialty grocery store built by Murfreesboro-based TDK Construction and Development. Economic development Decrease in apartment units draws planning commission approval in TDK proposal Another banner by the future store tells the commuters that Trader Joe's is now hiring. "Applicants interested in applying at the Trader Joe's store in Murfreesboro can visit the careers page on our website, said Rohde, a spokeswoman for the retailer. "We have already received hundreds of applications. We are planning on hiring more than 65 new crew members and building an awesome crew that is ready to welcome our customers." Trader Joe's offers competitive pay, incentives for exceptional performance and opportunities for promotion to supervisory jobs, Rohde suggested. "Crew have the potential to receive a 7% annual increase," Rohde said. "Our crew members create a warm and friendly shopping experience in our stores, answering questions, offering suggestions, and ensuring our customers know they are welcomed and cared for. They entertain customers and make grocery shopping an exciting adventure." Not just Nashville: A Trader Joe's is coming to Murfreesboro Trader Joe's also offers a 401(k) retirement plan option and paid time off that increases with tenure. "From hire, Trader Joe's contributes 3.6% to 7.5% to each Crew member's paid time-off account or around 5 to 10 days a year," Rohde said. Trader Joe's also picks up a significant portion of the costs for medical, dental and vision health insurance plans for eligible employees paying as low as $25 per month, Rohde said. "All crewmembers currently receive up to a 20% discount on all products in our stores," Rohde said. 'I love to shop here': Murfreesboro Forever 21 'going out of business' disappoints customers Reach reporter Scott Broden with news tips or questions by emailing him at sbroden@ To support his work with The Daily News Journal, sign up for a digital subscription. This article originally appeared on Murfreesboro Daily News Journal: Trader Joe's hiring for future store to open soon in Murfreesboro, TN
