Amazon Murfreesboro Distribution Center Construction Update

Online retailer Amazon.com is in the process of building two new distribution centers in Lebanon and Murfreesboro, creating an estimated 1,300 new jobs for the Nashville area.

This formalizes a deal struck in October between the online retailer and Gov. Bill Haslam’s administration. The deal requires Amazon to collect sales taxes from Tennessee consumers beginning in 2014 — something the retailer had previously resisted. As part of the deal, Amazon also agreed to build the two new facilities.

Part of the package to lure Amazon to Middle Tennessee also includes certain tax breaks for building the two new fulfillment centers, which will serve as giant warehouses of goods shipped to online shoppers across the country.

The company already has facilities in Chattanooga and in Cleveland, Tenn. The new facilities are expected to open and be operating by next fall.

So...where is it???  If you're coming down Interstate 24 from Nashville, you'd take the Joe B. Jackson exit and head to the left.  Then, the property is just down on your right, directly across the street from Interstate Warehousing and also neighboring the new NHK Seating which relocated to Murfreesboro this past year.  What a great couple new additions to the community!  I will keep you posted when information is posted on job applications for the new Amazon facility.  If you're considering a move to the area, let me know what information I can help with!  Have a great week!  Justin Holder, Bob Parks Realty.  justin@Justinholder.com.