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CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEF 14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		15
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20160318
FILED AS OF DATE:		20160318
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20160318
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20160318

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000916365
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY [5200]
		IRS NUMBER:				133139732
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1227

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEF 14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-23314
		FILM NUMBER:		161514681

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5401 VIRGINIA WAY
		CITY:			BRENTWOOD
		STATE:			TN
		ZIP:			37027
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6154404600

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5401 VIRGINIA WAY
		CITY:			BRENTWOOD
		STATE:			TN
		ZIP:			37027
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