County filings point to first Chesterfield Trader Joe's
TL;DR: County filings and building permits indicate Trader Joe's will open its first Chesterfield store at Springline at District 60 on Midlothian Turnpike, with a summer 2027 opening expected.
Quick facts
- Who: Trader Joe's grocery retailer
- What: Opening first Chesterfield location at Springline at District 60 development
- When: Summer 2027 (expected)
- Where: 100 Springline Drive, Midlothian Turnpike and Chippenham Parkway intersection
The story
County filings and building permits strongly indicate that Trader Joe's will establish its first Chesterfield location at Springline at District 60, a mixed-use development at the southwest corner of Midlothian Turnpike and Chipkenham Parkway. A building permit was filed for a 12,500-square-foot retail structure at 100 Springline Drive, and a site plan was submitted earlier in 2026. Architectural elevations in the filings show design features consistent with Trader Joe's stores, and the designer is listed as Taylor Associates Architects, a New York-based firm with an established portfolio of Trader Joe's locations. A development leasing flyer identifies the site as a future grocery store.
The company has not officially confirmed plans for a Chesterfield location. When asked about expansion in the region, a Trader Joe's representative stated: "We are actively looking at hundreds of neighborhoods across the country as we hope to open more new neighborhood stores each year." The spokesperson declined to confirm or deny the Chesterfield site specifically.
If confirmed, the store would join existing Trader Joe's locations in the Richmond area at Short Pump and South Richmond. The company is also planning another new store for the Midtown 64 development in western Henrico County.
Key players
- Trader Joe's: Grocery retailer opening first Chesterfield store
- Taylor Associates Architects: Architectural firm designing the Trader Joe's location
Key dates
- Summer 2027: Expected opening of Trader Joe's at Springline at District 60
Why it matters: A Trader Joe's in Chesterfield would expand grocery options for county residents and bring a major national retailer to the Springline development. If the opening occurs as projected, it would be the first Trader Joe's location within the county.
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Development timeline
- 2026Site plan and building permit filed: County filings submitted for 12,500-square-foot retail structure at 100 Springline Drive, with architectural designs showing Trader Joe's-consistent features [source]
- 2026-11-11Richmond Biz Sense reports on filings: County filings and building permits indicate Trader Joe's involvement; company declines to confirm but does not deny plans [source]
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