General	3 Months Ended
Mar. 26, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
General	Nature of Business Tractor Supply Company (the “Company”) is the largest operator of rural lifestyle retail stores in the United States. The Company is focused on supplying the needs of recreational farmers and ranchers and those who enjoy the rural lifestyle, as well as tradesmen and small businesses. Stores are located in towns outlying major metropolitan markets and in rural communities. At March 26, 2016, the Company operated a total of 1,521 retail stores in 49 states and also offered an expanded assortment of products online at TractorSupply.com.

General

3 Months Ended

Mar. 26, 2016

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Nature of Business

Tractor Supply Company (the “Company”) is the largest operator of rural lifestyle retail stores in the United States. The Company is focused on supplying the needs of recreational farmers and ranchers and those who enjoy the rural lifestyle, as well as tradesmen and small businesses. Stores are located in towns outlying major metropolitan markets and in rural communities. At March 26, 2016, the Company operated a total of 1,521 retail stores in 49 states and also offered an expanded assortment of products online at TractorSupply.com.