Buc-ee's is Bringing Big Bucks to Murfreesboro!

The beloved beaver is expanding once again, and this time, it's getting closer to Murfreesboro, Tennessee! Buc-ee’s has officially announced plans to break ground on a new location in Oak Grove, Kentucky by the end of the year, but the Murfreesboro store has been in the works for quite a while.

While the project hit a slight delay due to a pipe shortage, construction is back on track. Crews are currently working to realign the roadway off Joe B. Jackson Parkway, clearing the way for Buc-ee’s to begin building. The roadway work is expected to be completed by the end of this year or early next year. Once done, construction on the store itself will take about a year and a half to finish.

The arrival of Buc-ee’s is more than just exciting for road trippers; it’s a huge economic win for the city. The Buc-ee’s in Crossville, TN has brought in between $5 and $5.5 million in revenue from non-petroleum sales (just inside sales!), while Sevierville is seeing about $9.5 million from shoppers, many of whom travel from over 100 miles away. Murfreesboro could expect around $2.75 million in tax revenue for the city and Rutherford County.

In addition to big bucks, Buc-ee’s will also bring plenty of jobs. The store is expected to create over 200 positions, many of which are high-paying and come with excellent benefits. Managers at Buc-ee's can make around $120,000 per year. Wright, a Buc-ee’s spokesperson, added with a bit of humor, “I’m excited for this project to get on the road and I’m hoping I don’t gain 500 pounds eating Buc-ee’s brisket every day!”

As this will be the third Buc-ee's in Tennessee, it's clear the state's love for the beaver brand is growing. My wife and I are planning to visit both the Crossville and Sevierville Buc-ee’s during Thanksgiving week, along with a stop at the Calhoun, GA store. Three Buc-ee’s in one day—sounds like a perfect Thanksgiving adventure to me!

Stay tuned to Food and Flame for updates on all things Buc-ee’s!