Tesla, dozens of restaurants and businesses coming to Kyle
Tesla is setting up shop in yet another Central Texas city. The City of Kyle is welcoming the company to the area.
KYLE, Texas (KXAN) --- Tesla is setting up shop in yet another Central Texas city. The City of Kyle is welcoming the company to the area.
The announcement came at the 2023 State of the City Address, hosted by The Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce.
Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell said he doesn't know exactly what Tesla's plans are just yet.
"It's roughly a million square feet, just under a million square feet of space," Mitchell said. "They're just moving forward with their construction. So we don't have a lot of details. But this is an extremely exciting announcement."
Businesses, restaurants coming
That was just one of the announcements at Tuesday's event.
Mitchell said what was once believed to be just a bedroom community is quickly turning into a hub for development.
New businesses/restaurants coming:
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Snooze A.M. Eatery
- Spoon & Fork
- Black Rock
- CAVA
- Crumbl Cookies
- Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux
- Waffle House
- Texas Roadhouse
- Rudy's
- Z Tejas
- Academy
New businesses/restaurants recently opened:
- Hobby Lobby
- Chipotle
- Costco
- Einstein Bros Bagels
- Torchy's Tacos
- Willie's
- VIA 313 Pizza
- Denny's
Along with businesses and restaurants, Mitchell said the city is growing its medical hub as well. He announced St. David's Medical Center is coming to the area. He said its a $300 million investment that is expected to create 200 jobs.
"Massive, prosperous, thriving and respected level two Trauma Center, Ascension Seton Hays and on the west side will be a fantastic seven story St. David's Medical Center" the mayor said.