FPS staff report
April 22, 2008

The new Carrollton Tractor Supply Company store will hold its grand opening April 26 according to Store Manager Rick Brown.

The Carrollton location is Tractor Supply Company's 67th store in Ohio. It employs 13 team members.  The new facility has 23,627 square feet including sales floor and support service space.

Tractor Supply Company is the largest retail farm and ranch supply store chain in the United States.

"Carrollton is an ideal location for us because of the large amount of horse and cattle owners in the area," said Brown. "Customers say they're glad to have us here because now they no longer need to drive a far distance to purchase the items they need."

Grand opening festivities for the new store, located at 1335 NW Canton Rd., will begin at 7:30 a.m.  Activities include a petting zoo, an antique tractor show, a food fundraiser for the Carroll County 4-H, hourly giveaways and specially priced merchandise.

Tractor Supply Company, listed on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange as TSCO, operates more than 764 stores in 43 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; 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.