Tractor Supply hits the 1,500 mark

Tractor Supply Company has officially cut the ribbon on Store No. 1,500, located in Odessa, Texas.

"The opening of our 1,500th store in south Odessa is another significant milestone in Tractor Supply's history, as we continue to execute upon our growth strategy and our unwavering commitment to being the most dependable supplier of basic goods for the rural lifestyle customer across the country," said Greg Sandfort, president and CEO.

The new location is located in south Odessa at 1511 West Interstate 20, with a grand opening scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13.

But the celebrations aren't limited to the store location. Several grand opening events will be held, including a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, community raffles, local animal rescue adoptions and more. Special guests include the Texas Christians Junior Bull Riders Association, Miss Sandhill Rodeo Queen, Odessa Elite Girls Volleyball team and more.

After 78 years in business, Tractor Supply now has annual sales of more than $6 billion, with stores in every state except Alaska. It opened a total of 114 stores in 2015, and another 115 to 120 are expected in 2016.

"We are proud to build upon our expansion in the state of Texas, where our stores have a long history of strong performance," Sandfort added. "We believe we have opportunity to continue our strategic growth across the country and serve more communities through our knowledgeable team members and the convenience that Tractor Supply stores offer."