Buc-ee’s expands its U.S. footprint with another Tennessee opening in 2026

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Buc-ee’s has a big November surprise

Buc-ee’s is bringing another massive travel center to Tennessee, with its Murfreesboro location scheduled to open on November 16, 2026.

The new store will feature 74,000 square feet of retail space, 120 fueling positions, and a wide selection of the chain’s popular foods and merchandise.

Doors are scheduled to open at 6 a.m. Central Time. The opening gives Middle Tennessee drivers a new Buc-ee’s option and continues the company’s steady expansion beyond its longtime Texas base.

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Buc-ee’s picks a strategic Tennessee spot

The new Buc-ee’s is located at 3355 Elam Road in Murfreesboro, near the Joe B. Jackson Parkway interchange with Interstate 24. That puts the store southeast of Nashville along a major regional route.

Company representatives have said the location can serve travelers to and from Nashville, Atlanta, and the Gulf Coast, giving passing drivers convenient access without having to head deep into central Murfreesboro.

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Buc-ee’s sets its opening day schedule

The opening-day celebration will continue at noon with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, six hours after the store welcomes its first customers. Local officials are expected to attend the event as Buc-ee’s marks another milestone in its Tennessee expansion.

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland and Rutherford County Mayor Randy Allen are expected to attend, along with members of the Murfreesboro City Council and Rutherford County Commission, giving opening day a strong local presence.

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The new store has plenty of space

The Murfreesboro travel center will span about 74,000 square feet, making it much larger than a typical roadside convenience store. That space allows Buc-ee’s to combine food service, retail merchandise, and traveler amenities under one roof.

The scale is part of the chain’s travel-center format, which is designed for high customer volumes and gives visitors far more room than they would find at many smaller highway stops.

Fun fact: Buc-ee’s Luling, Texas, store spans 75,593 square feet, making it the world’s largest convenience store, according to the company’s official records page today.

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Drivers get 120 fueling positions

Fueling capacity is another major feature of the Murfreesboro location. Buc-ee’s says the site will include 120 fueling positions, allowing many vehicles to refuel simultaneously.

With 120 fueling positions available, the new location is designed to accommodate heavy traffic from Interstate 24. Its large fueling area allows numerous drivers to refuel at the same time, which could help the store manage busy travel periods.

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Road trip favorites fill the menu

Visitors will find many Buc-ee’s-associated foods when the Murfreesboro store opens. Announced choices include Texas barbecue, homemade fudge, kolaches, Beaver Nuggets, jerky, and fresh pastries.

The mix gives travelers both sweet and savory options during a stop. Some items work as quick meals, while others can be packed away as road snacks for the rest of a longer drive through Tennessee.

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More than 250 jobs are expected

The new travel center is expected to create more than 250 jobs in Murfreesboro. Openings include cashier, food service, grocery, gift, and maintenance roles needed to operate the large property.

Buc-ee’s career listings show pay of $20 per hour for several frontline jobs and $25 per hour for some food service positions. Benefits listed by the company include medical coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) match.

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Tennessee already has two locations

Murfreesboro will become Buc-ee’s third location in Tennessee. The company already operates stores in Crossville and in Kodak, which serves the Sevierville area. Crossville opened in 2022, while the Sevierville-area location followed in 2023.

Adding Murfreesboro brings the brand into Middle Tennessee, broadening the state’s geographic reach and creating another option for travelers moving through different regions of Tennessee.

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Three states joined the map in 2026

Buc-ee’s entered three new state markets during 2026. Ohio welcomed its first location in Huber Heights, Arizona followed with its first travel center in Goodyear, and Arkansas joined when the Benton store opened on August 17.

Those debuts expanded the chain into places where it previously had no stores. The three openings show that Buc-ee’s 2026 growth was not limited to adding locations within states already on its map.

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Four locations are listed for 2027

Buc-ee’s currently lists four locations with estimated 2027 openings: Ruston, Louisiana; Kansas City, Kansas; Gallaway, Tennessee; and Monroe County, Georgia. The Gallaway project would add another Tennessee stop after Murfreesboro.

Unlike the Murfreesboro store, these locations do not yet have specific opening dates on the company’s official schedule. Their inclusion shows where the next phase of near-term expansion is expected to reach.

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Seven projects appear on the 2028 list

The company’s 2028 schedule includes seven locations: Mebane, North Carolina; Boerne, Texas; Lafayette, Louisiana; St. Lucie, Florida; Oak Creek, Wisconsin; Port Charlotte, Florida; and Tallahassee, Florida.

Construction officially began on Buc-ee’s Lafayette project on November 9, 2026. The Louisiana travel center is planned to cover approximately 74,700 square feet and feature 120 fueling positions. It is currently scheduled to open in 2028, although the estimated date could change.

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Expansion pushes farther west in 2029

Five more Buc-ee’s locations are currently listed for 2029: Ocala, Florida; Springville, Utah; Gretna, Nebraska; West Memphis, Arkansas; and Oak Grove, Kentucky. This group would push the chain into additional parts of the country.

Springville and Gretna stand out because they would bring Buc-ee’s into Utah and Nebraska. That marks a different expansion direction from the company’s stronger existing presence across Texas and the Southeast.

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One project stretches all the way to 2031

The most distant location on Buc-ee’s current opening schedule is Hardeeville, South Carolina, with an estimated opening year of 2031. That makes it the longest-range project publicly listed by the company.

Hardeeville currently has the latest projected opening on Buc-ee’s published schedule. However, the company cautions that construction timelines and estimated opening years can change, so travelers should confirm dates before making plans.

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Which future Buc-ee’s location would you be most excited to visit? Share your pick in the comments.

This slideshow was made with AI assistance and human editing.

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