Tractor Supply Co. enters Fairfield County with Newtown store

Growing retail chain Tractor Supply Co. is entering the Fairfield County market by opening a 19,097-square-foot store at 116 South Main St. in Newtown.

According to spokesperson Breck Rochow, the location was chosen to reflect the Brentwood, Tennessee-based chain”™s “outlook on the rural lifestyle. We support and assist those members of the community with their everyday needs, from farming and hobby farming to gardening ”“ anything, really, since we have such a wide range of products.”

Tractor Supply also sells merchandise for home improvement, agriculture, lawn and garden maintenance, and livestock, equine and pet care.

Targeting a late summer/early fall opening, the Newtown store ”“ which will include a sales floor and external support service area in addition to its retail space ”“ will hire 12 to 15 people.

As of July 1, Tractor Supply had 1,630 stores in 49 states. Presently the store nearest to Fairfield County is in New Milford.