BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2012)—Construction is underway on a new Tractor Supply Company store in Harlan, the company’s 46th Kentucky location.

Tractor Supply Company is the largest retail farm and ranch supply store chain in the United States and has been operating in Kentucky since 1966.

The Harlan Tractor Supply store will be located at 10 Comprehensive Drive, and will employ 12 to 17 full- and part-time team members. The store will include sales floor and support service space. A fenced exterior space will be used for storage and displaying items such as fencing, sprayers and livestock equipment.

“Tractor Supply looks forward to being a member of the Harlan community,” said District Manager Aaron Lawson. “Harlan is a great fit due to the part-time and hobby farmers, and horse owners in the area.”

The contractor for the project, W.R. Newman of Nashville, Tenn., began construction on Sept. 24. A completion date has been tentatively set for mid-February 2013.

Tractor Supply Company, listed on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange as TSCO, operates more than 1,135 stores in 45 states. Tractor Supply Company stores are focused on supplying the lifestyle needs of recreational farmers and ranchers. The company also serves the maintenance needs of those who enjoy the rural lifestyle, as well as tradesmen and small businesses. Tractor Supply Company stores are located in the outlying towns in major metropolitan markets and in rural communities. The company offers a comprehensive selection of merchandise for the health, care, growth and containment of horses, livestock and pets including select Purina and Nutrena brand feeds; a broad selection of agricultural products; and tools and hardware selected for our customers’ needs. In addition, the company sells light truck equipment, work clothing for the entire family, and an extensive line of seasonal products including lawn and garden power equipment products. For more information on Tractor Supply, access the website at www.TractorSupply.com