Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee has broken ground on a new campus near Nashville International Airport, beginning a major expansion of its regional hunger-relief infrastructure.

The approximately 200,000-square-foot development is planned for 1301 Donelson Pike.

The October 27 groundbreaking marks a construction milestone, rather than the opening of a new place for residents to obtain services.

Plans call for greater capacity to rescue and distribute food, along with space for volunteers, training, and community gatherings.

Starbucks announced a $5 million contribution over three years to support the campus and related work.

The project includes a Starbucks Community Center designed for meetings, volunteer events, and local programs.

The company also plans to expand its Nashville FoodShare partnership with Second Harvest in 2027, connecting surplus coffeehouse food with the organization.

The broader goal extends beyond a larger warehouse: the campus is intended to support both food distribution and connections with community resources.

For residents, the distinction between a construction announcement and a current service location matters.

Anyone seeking food assistance should continue using Second Harvest’s current referral information rather than traveling to the new site.

Likewise, prospective volunteers should use existing registration channels until the organization announces arrangements for the campus.

The next useful updates will be construction progress, a confirmed opening date, and details about how the new spaces will operate.

Until then, the groundbreaking offers an early look at an investment intended to strengthen the region’s response to hunger.