CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Construction is officially underway on Clarksville’s first Sprouts Farmers Market, with a groundbreaking ceremony held Thursday at 575 Fire Station Road near Exit 11 off Interstate 24.
The 23,299-square-foot organic grocery store was first announced in September 2025, and will be visible from Interstate 24 near Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, according to previous reports.
Site plans later submitted to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission showed the store will include 191 parking spaces, a stormwater retention area and an additional 13,600 square feet of retail space across eight storefronts on the east side of the building.
Sprouts Farmers Market specializes in natural and organic products, with approximately 60% of its inventory consisting of organic items.
Jobs and timeline for Sprouts in Clarksville
Patrick Trueheart, Sprouts Farmers Market district director, said the new store will create more than 80 local jobs. Hiring is expected to begin in early fall ahead of the projected grand opening in fall 2026. “We hope to see you in the stores later this year,” he said.
“We’re excited for the Clarksville community to see what’s in store,” Trueheart said, noting the company offers organic, gluten-free, plant-based and non-GMO food options.
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Trueheart said there are 10 Sprouts locations across Tennessee with two more scheduled to open this year – one in Clarksville and one in Smyrna. “Sprouts Farmers Market partners with local farmers across the country to bring goodness into each of our communities, sourcing local produce from family run farms across Tennessee allows us to offer a variety of unique items.
“Thank you for the great support in this community,” Trueheart said.
‘We envision more than one store’: Community leaders highlight growth
Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden said the project reflects continued growth in the community. “When people ask me what makes Montgomery County special, it always comes back to our community, our families, our businesses and the energy we bring together collectively,” Golden said. “And one thing I’ve heard over and over is that we really need healthy, organic and fresh food options right here at home without having to drive to Nashville.
“This project will enhance the quality life of our residents by giving families convenient access to healthier choices,” he said.
Josh Ward, executive director of the Clarksville Industrial Development Board, said the project represents more than a new retail addition. “Industrial development isn’t just about people coming here,” he said. “It’s about providing employees a reason to stay. And Sprouts gives our citizens a reason to stay here in Montgomery County.
“When a company like Sprouts chooses Clarksville, it signals to the retail world that we have got the population, purchasing power and momentum to support premium amenities,” he said.
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Ward pointed to the area’s grocery growth in recent years. “Nearly 10 years ago, Publix opened their first store in Clarksville-Montgomery County, and since that time they have moved on to store number seven,” he said. “The grocery demand in this community is unprecedented. And I told the gentlemen at GBT and Sprouts, don’t plan on this being your only store in Clarksville. We envision seeing you in downtown and Fort Campbell Boulevard – we envision more than one store.
“If Publix is any indicator, we’ll probably be doing this same event next year,” Ward said.
Economic development perspective
Buck Dellinger, president of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council, said residents have been asking for more healthy food options. “People want year-round access to fresh, organic groceries without having to drive to Nashville,” he said.
Dellinger spoke about the benefits to bringing a Sprouts to Clarksville. “They help us attract new businesses and retain the companies already here by ensuring their employees and families have access to the lifestyle they’re looking for,” he said. “It’s our vision that Clarksville has everything that anyone needs in our community.”
“Sprouts will give us one more reason for our residents to shop local,” Dellinger said. “You don’t need to go to Nashville.”
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