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Buc-ee’s Murfreesboro, Tennessee: What to Know Before It Opens
Unlike some of Buc-ee’s other projects still stuck in permitting purgatory, this one is actually happening — the building is up, the pumps are going in, and Middle Tennessee’s first Buc-ee’s is on track for late 2026.
reports pointing to mid-November
Is Buc-ee’s Murfreesboro Open Yet?
Not quite — but it’s close, and unlike a lot of “coming soon” Buc-ee’s projects, this one has real dirt moving behind it. Buc-ee’s broke ground on Oct. 14, 2025, with Gov. Bill Lee and about 150 Rutherford County residents on hand. As of the most recent local reporting in May 2026, the building’s exterior was largely complete, with safety bollards already going in around the 120-pump fueling area.
Buc-ee’s own media team has confirmed the store is scheduled to open by the end of 2026. Local outlets have floated November 16, 2026 as a tentative date, though Buc-ee’s has not made that date official — the company’s own materials still list it simply as “2026.” CEO Arch “Beaver” Aplin III said at the groundbreaking that the target was December 2026, so treat November as optimistic and December as the safer bet.
Pro Tip: If you’re planning a trip around the opening, don’t lock in a date yet. Buc-ee’s rarely announces its exact grand-opening day more than a few weeks out. Bookmark this page or follow the Murfreesboro city announcements — that’s typically where the real date breaks first.
Where Exactly Is the Buc-ee’s Murfreesboro ?
The store sits right off I-24 at the Joe B. Jackson Parkway exit, about 35 miles southeast of downtown Nashville — an easy stop for anyone driving the Nashville-to-Atlanta or Nashville-to-Gulf Coast corridor. The city helped fund a $9 million roadway project realigning Butler Drive to connect with Joe B. Jackson Parkway about 600 feet from its old intersection, specifically to handle the traffic this store is expected to bring in. Notably, Murfreesboro’s mayor has said Buc-ee’s covered its own site improvements without city, county, or state funding.
Construction Timeline
Oct. 14, 2025
Official groundbreaking at I-24 and Joe B. Jackson Parkway, attended by Gov. Bill Lee and Buc-ee’s leadership.
Early-Mid 2026
Vertical construction progresses; the $9 million Butler Drive realignment is completed to handle the added traffic.
May 2026
Building exterior largely complete; fuel-pump area bollards installed; Buc-ee’s confirms an end-of-2026 opening.
Now — Hiring
Buc-ee’s is actively taking applications for Murfreesboro positions ahead of opening.
Targeted: Nov–Dec 2026
Tentative grand opening window. Not yet locked to an exact day.
What to Expect Inside
This will be a full-size Buc-ee’s Super Center — Texas barbecue, jerky by the wall, house-made fudge, kolaches, fresh pastries, and enough Beaver Nuggets and merchandise to fill a shopping cart. It’ll bring around 250 full-time jobs, with pay starting above minimum wage, full benefits, a 6% matching 401(k), and three weeks of paid vacation from day one, according to the company.
Fuel
120 fueling positions
EV Charging
On-site charging stations
Parking
~490 cars + 15 bus/RV
Extras
Walking trail on site
Car Wash
Not included in current plans
Hours
Expected 24/7, per usual Buc-ee’s format
Pro Tip: One thing this location won’t have: a car wash. If you were hoping to combine a road-trip snack run with a car wash stop the way you can at some other Buc-ee’s, plan on a separate stop for that in Murfreesboro.
Murfreesboro’s Place in Buc-ee’s Tennessee Expansion
Murfreesboro will be Buc-ee’s third Tennessee location to actually open, and its first in Middle Tennessee. Here’s how the state’s locations line up:
Crossville (I-40)
Buc-ee’s first Tennessee store, opened June 27, 2022.
Kodak / Sevierville (near Smokies)
Opened June 2023, a popular stop for Great Smoky Mountains travelers.
Murfreesboro (I-24)
This location. Targeting late 2026, Middle Tennessee’s first.
Gallaway (near Memphis)
Originally eyed for 2026, now pushed to 2027. Will be Tennessee’s fourth store.
Frequently Asked Question’s
The Bottom Line
Of all the Buc-ee’s projects still in the pipeline, Murfreesboro is one of the closest to the finish line. The building’s up, the road work is done, hiring is underway, and Buc-ee’s itself is calling for a late-2026 opening. If you’re in Middle Tennessee, this is the one worth actually watching your calendar for — just don’t circle a specific date until Buc-ee’s makes it official.
Related: Planning more Buc-ee’s stops nearby? See our guide to every Buc-ee’s location in Tennessee and every upcoming Buc-ee’s location.