Policy experts believe city taxes could have played role in Starbucks new HQ decision
By Jake Chapman
Published on April 23, 2026.
As Starbucks prepares to expand its 2nd headquarters in Nashville within the next five years, many in Downtown Seattle are concerned that this could lead to more businesses leaving the Emerald City. Policy experts believe that city taxes could have influenced the decision to move the business to Tennessee. They argue that this move avoids paying several taxes they currently pay for the Global HQ in Seattle. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has been outspoken about Starbucks' corporate decision, stating that Seattle will remain their North American HQ.
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