Tractor Supply officially opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony

TSC is located at 4569 S M-52 Stockbridge, MI. Photo credit Tina Cole-Mullins

The Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Tractor Supply Co store on June 21. Photo credit Tom Tucker

TSC is located at 4569 S M-52 in Stockbridge. Photo credit Tina Cole-Mullins

by Tina Cole-Mullins

The Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 21 at Tractor Supply Co. in Stockbridge.

“The Chamber is beyond excited to have TSC in Stockbridge,” Shannon (Graham) Sandecki, SACC member, said. “The new location will bring jobs, convenience and a beautiful store for our community. Congratulations to Kari, the store manager; everything is perfect and the staff is so welcoming,” Sandecki said.

Kari Solowczuk, local resident and assistant store manager is proud of the team that helped get the store to this point. “We are excited to be here. The team worked hard to bring this beautiful store to the community.”

“Tractor Supply is happy to be part of the Stockbridge community,” District Manager Rick Giltrop said. “Our team is mostly made up of Stockbridge residents. We have had great community support and look forward to a long-term relationship.”

Becky Muraf, Stockbridge Township clerk, who was in attendance at the ribbon cutting on behalf of the township, said “It was nice to visit last weekend to purchase our dog food and not have to run to Jackson for it.”

Photo credit Tina Cole Mullins

Proximity is a large factor for the locals who were traveling to neighboring TSC locations for work or to shop the store.

“Not only is it a shorter drive for work than the Howell store, but also for farm needs and supplies for my own animals and farm,” said Susan Hill, who is now a team member at the Stockbridge TSC location.

Many area residents expressed their delight at having the store in town, stating it’s not only convenient, but also a cost saver since they no longer have to travel to Jackson, Howell, Okemos or Ann Arbor.

“I’d have to pass here to get to the hardware, so if I can get it here closer I like that,” local resident Robert Fineman said.

The Stockbridge Tractor Supply, located at 4569 S. M-52 in Stockbridge, is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Photo credit Tina Cole-Mullins

Photo credit Tina Cole-Mullins

Photo credit Tina Cole-Mullins

Photo credit Tina Cole-Mullins

Photo credit Tina Cole-Mullins

Photo credit Tina Cole-Mullins

Jacob Crider, TSC employee, keeps busy stocking shelves during the grand opening. Photo credit Tina Cole-Mullins

Robert Fineman checks out the plumbing section at the new TSC. Photo credit Tina Cole-Mullins

Shannon Graham Sandecki (SACC), Susan Hill (TSC) and Becky Muraf (Stockbridge Township) visit the new TSC location after the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photo credit Tina Cole-Mullins