Buc-ee’s Tennessee 2026: All 2 Open Stores + Murfreesboro & Gallaway Coming

Quick answer: Tennessee has 2 open Buc-ee’s stores, with Murfreesboro and Gallaway locations coming soon. This guide covers current stores and upcoming openings.

Tennessee’s Buc-ee’s story is more interesting than most people realize. For eight months in late 2023 and early 2024, Tennessee held the world’s largest convenience store title: the Sevierville store at 74,000 sq ft briefly beat every Texas flagship until Luling reclaimed the crown in June 2024. And Tennessee’s not done: two more stores are coming: one that finally answers the “is there a Buc-ee’s near Nashville?” question, and one that puts a store within an hour of Memphis for the first time.

There are two open Buc-ee’s in Tennessee as of July 2026: Crossville on I-40 (opened June 2022) and Sevierville near the Smokies (opened June 2023). A third store is nearly finished in Murfreesboro with a late-2026 target opening, and a fourth is under construction in Gallaway near Memphis, now targeting May 2027 after a delay. If you drive I-40 anywhere in Tennessee, you already know these stops. If you live in Nashville and have wondered why the closest Buc-ee’s is technically in Kentucky, this guide has the honest answer.

Quick reference:

• 2 open Buc-ee’s in Tennessee as of July 2026: Crossville (I-40) and Sevierville / Kodak (I-40)
• 1 opening late 2026: Murfreesboro on I-24, 34 miles from Nashville
• 1 opening May 2027 (delayed): Gallaway near Memphis on I-40, originally targeted for summer 2026
• Sevierville held the “world’s largest” title from October 2023 until June 10, 2024, when Luling, TX reopened at 75,593 sq ft
• Nashville has no Buc-ee’s and none are announced inside the metro. Closest today: Smiths Grove, Kentucky (76 miles north). Closest after Murfreesboro opens: 34 miles east.
• All Tennessee Buc-ee’s are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

How Many Buc-ee’s Are in Tennessee?

Two Buc-ee’s are currently open in Tennessee, both on I-40, with two more under construction. The four total stores (open + coming):

1. Crossville: I-40, opened June 27, 2022 (Tennessee’s first)
2. Sevierville / Kodak: I-40 Exit 407, opened June 2023 (former world’s largest)
3. Murfreesboro: I-24 at Joe B. Jackson Parkway, opening late 2026 (nearest to Nashville)
4. Gallaway: I-40 near Memphis, opening May 2027 (Western Tennessee)

Once Murfreesboro opens, Tennessee will have three Buc-ee’s, the same count as Alabama and Georgia. Once Gallaway opens in 2027, Tennessee moves to four, second only to Texas among Buc-ee’s states.

A fifth Tennessee location was proposed for Clarksville but the plans were withdrawn in 2023. No current plans exist to revive that project.

Is There a Buc-ee’s in Tennessee?

Yes, two open, with two more on the way. Tennessee’s first Buc-ee’s opened in Crossville on June 27, 2022, followed one year later by the Sevierville store that briefly held the world’s-largest title. If you drive I-40 through the state, you cross both. If you live in Nashville and have been searching for one closer than a two-hour drive, that answer is coming: Murfreesboro opens late 2026.

The Two Open Tennessee Buc-ee’s

Buc-ee’s Crossville: Tennessee’s First

Address: 2045 Genesis Road, Crossville, TN 38555 Highway: I-40 at Exit 320 (Genesis Road) Opened: June 27, 2022 at 6 AM Amenities: Car Wash, DEF, Ethanol-Free Fuel (87 & 90 octane) Distance from Nashville: ~110 miles east (~1h 45min) Distance from Knoxville: ~75 miles west (~1h 15min)

Crossville is the smaller of Tennessee’s two open Buc-ee’s, but its location makes it disproportionately useful. It sits almost exactly at the halfway point of the Nashville-to-Knoxville drive on I-40 (the busiest interstate in the state), which means every Music City resident heading to the Smokies, Chattanooga, or any point east eventually stops here.

The store opened at 6 AM on June 27, 2022 as Tennessee’s first Buc-ee’s. It’s roughly 54,000 sq ft (the standard mid-size format the company was building before the mega-flagship era started in 2023) and has the full menu: brisket, kolaches, Wall of Jerky, fudge counter.

Buc-ee’s Sevierville (Kodak): The Gateway to the Smokies

Address: 170 Buc-ee’s Blvd, Kodak, TN 37764 Highway: I-40 at Exit 407 Size: 74,000 sq ft with 120 fueling positions Opened: June 26, 2023 Amenities: Car Wash (7 AM to 10 PM), DEF, Ethanol-Free Fuel (87 & 90 octane) Distance from Knoxville: ~30 miles east (~35 min) Distance from Pigeon Forge: ~8 miles south Distance from Gatlinburg: ~15 miles south Distance from Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance: ~20 miles south

Sevierville isn’t just Tennessee’s largest Buc-ee’s: for eight months in 2023-24, it was the largest convenience store in the world. Full stop. The store opened in June 2023 at 74,000 sq ft, took the world’s-largest title from New Braunfels, TX in October 2023, and held it until Luling reopened at 75,593 sq ft on June 10, 2024.

Even after losing the title, Sevierville does something no other Tennessee Buc-ee’s does: it’s a destination in itself, not just a travel stop. Because it sits 8 miles from Pigeon Forge and 15 from Gatlinburg, it’s built into the Great Smoky Mountains tourism circuit. Families driving up for a Dollywood weekend routinely make it their first stop of the trip. There’s even an entertainment district planned adjacent to the store.

If you’ve never been, plan for it to feel more crowded than a regular Buc-ee’s. Summer Saturday afternoons here rival the busiest Texas flagships. One customer review captured it well: “They have without a doubt, the nicest restrooms I have seen anywhere and I do mean ANYWHERE!”.

The Nashville Question: Why No Buc-ee’s in Music City?

If you’ve searched “buc-ee’s Nashville” and gotten confused, you’re not alone. Here’s the honest answer: there is no Buc-ee’s in Nashville itself, and none has been announced inside the metro. Both open Tennessee stores are 100+ miles east of Nashville on I-40. For Nashville residents craving Beaver Nuggets, the closest option today is actually in Kentucky: the Smiths Grove Buc-ee’s, 76 miles north on I-65, which opened June 24, 2024 .

Why isn’t there one in Nashville itself?

1. The land requirement. Buc-ee’s builds at interstate interchanges with 15 to 30 acres of land, 100+ pumps, 700+ parking spots, and space for a car wash. That kind of parcel is nearly impossible to acquire inside metro Nashville at any price the company will pay.

2. Murfreesboro fills the demand. The company is investing in a store 34 miles southeast of Nashville that will serve the metro’s traffic. Once Murfreesboro opens (late 2026), Nashville residents effectively get their Buc-ee’s, just not inside the city.

3. Nashville’s traffic pattern. Similar to Atlanta and Miami, Nashville is destination traffic, not through traffic. Buc-ee’s business model relies on people passing through: road-trippers stopping for 20 minutes and leaving.

Bottom line for Nashville searchers: Watch Murfreesboro. It opens late 2026 and becomes your default. Until then, either drive 76 miles north to Smiths Grove, KY or 110 miles east to Crossville, TN.

The Two Coming Tennessee Buc-ee’s

Murfreesboro: Late 2026 (Nashville’s Future Default)

Address: 3355 Elam Road, Murfreesboro, TN (off I-24 at Joe B. Jackson Parkway) Highway: I-24 southeast of Nashville Planned size: ~74,000 sq ft, 120 fuel pumps, 490 parking spaces, 15 RV/bus spots Site: 46 acres purchased in 2022 for $4.65 million Distance from Nashville: 34 miles southeast

Murfreesboro is the store Nashville has been waiting for. Here’s the full timeline nobody has in one place:

• May 2021: Initial plans for a Murfreesboro location first presented
• 2022: Buc-ee’s purchases the 46-acre property via an LLC for $4.65 million
• December 2023: City coverage begins as Murfreesboro prepares for future growth
• October 14, 2025: Groundbreaking ceremony, attended by Governor Bill Lee
• June 2026: Murfreesboro Planning Commission overrides sign ordinance size restrictions to allow Buc-ee’s signature large signage
• June 2026: Company confirms via media coordinator Cissy Gonzalez that opening is by end of 2026
• Current target: November 16, 2026 (per WGNS Radio, unconfirmed by Buc-ee’s) with a fallback of “by end of 2026”

The economic story is genuinely wild. Murfreesboro City Council member Jami Averwater told WKRN: “It is anticipating over 5 million visitors a year. And the average consumer at Buc-ee’s, I’ve learned, spent $100. So that is 5 million people spending $100 each, which means about $3.5 million in sales tax revenue to the city and another $3.5 million in sales tax revenue to the county.” That’s $500 million in projected annual revenue and $7 million in combined sales tax split between city and county.

Original plans had Murfreesboro at 76,245 sq ft, which would have made it the world’s largest Buc-ee’s when it opened. But like Fort Pierce, FL, those plans got scaled back to 74,000-75,000 sq ft after Buc-ee’s confirmed Luling would retain the title.

Infrastructure changes for the opening: a $9 million roadway project realigned Butler Drive to the west and connected it to Joe B. Jackson Parkway, creating a three-lane curb-and-gutter section with sidewalks. New traffic signals went in on I-24.

Gallaway: May 2027 (Memphis’s First)

Location: Fayette County, near Gallaway, TN (~35 to 40 minutes from downtown Memphis) Highway: I-40 in Western Tennessee Status: Under construction, targeting May 2027 (delayed from original summer 2026)

Buc-ee’s broke ground in Gallaway in November 2024 to build the company’s first location serving Memphis. Arch Aplin explained the reasoning at the groundbreaking ceremony: “We have another store on Interstate 40 currently in eastern Tennessee (Sevierville), so we wanted to have another store on the same interstate more for the Western Tennessee. We looked at a lot of areas, and this is just an ideal location. The community, the [Fayette] County and the City of Gallaway were all very business-friendly” .

The store was originally targeted for summer 2026 opening. That has slipped to May 2027 per Nexstar’s WREG reporting, a common Buc-ee’s story where infrastructure and construction complexity pushes the timeline.

Once open, Gallaway will be the closest Buc-ee’s to Memphis at 35 to 40 minutes east of downtown on I-40. It fills a genuine gap: Memphis residents currently have to drive 200+ miles to reach the nearest Buc-ee’s.

The Sevierville “World’s Largest” Story (Told Properly)

Every Tennessee Buc-ee’s guide mentions Sevierville was briefly the world’s largest. Nobody tells the full story. Here’s the timeline:

• June 26, 2023: Sevierville opens at 74,000 sq ft
• October 2023: Officially certified as the world’s largest convenience store, taking the title from New Braunfels, TX (which had held it since 2012)
• June 10, 2024: Luling, TX opens at 75,593 sq ft (just 886 square feet larger than Sevierville), reclaiming the title for Texas after 8 months
• October 2025: Murfreesboro breaks ground, originally at 76,245 sq ft (which would have retaken the title for Tennessee)
• Early 2026: Buc-ee’s confirms Luling will keep the title; Murfreesboro plans scaled back to ~74,000-75,000 sq ft

The 886-square-foot margin between Sevierville and Luling is the closest race in world’s-largest-Buc-ee’s history. If Murfreesboro had opened at its original 76,245 sq ft specification, Tennessee would currently hold the title. Instead, both Tennessee’s largest planned store and Florida’s Fort Pierce were scaled back after the January 2026 official Buc-ee’s statement confirming Luling would remain the largest by their measurement standards.

Is There a Buc-ee’s in Pigeon Forge?

No, but the Sevierville store is only 8 miles away. If you’re driving to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, or Dollywood, the Sevierville Buc-ee’s at Exit 407 on I-40 is essentially unavoidable and is the closest full-format Buc-ee’s to the Great Smoky Mountains entrance.

Distance from Sevierville Buc-ee’s:

• Pigeon Forge: ~8 miles south (~15 min)
• Gatlinburg: ~15 miles south (~25 min)
• Dollywood: ~10 miles south (~15 min)
• Great Smoky Mountains NP entrance: ~20 miles south (~30 min)

Most families making the Smokies pilgrimage now build Sevierville into the trip as the first stop. Fill up, use the bathroom, stock the car with brisket sandwiches and Beaver Nuggets for the drive up the mountain. If you’re planning a Dollywood trip, arrive at Sevierville between 8-10 AM to avoid the parking lot chaos on peak days.

Nearest Buc-ee’s to Major Tennessee Cities

City	Nearest Open Buc-ee’s	Distance	Coming Soon (Closer)
Nashville	Smiths Grove, KY	76 mi north (I-65)	Murfreesboro (late 2026), 34 mi
Knoxville	Sevierville	30 mi east	N/A
Chattanooga	Sevierville	105 mi east	N/A
Memphis	Gallaway (coming)	N/A	Gallaway (May 2027), 35 to 40 mi
Clarksville	Smiths Grove, KY	90 mi northeast	Murfreesboro (late 2026), 80 mi
Murfreesboro	Crossville	105 mi east	Murfreesboro (late 2026), in-city
Jackson	Gallaway (coming)	N/A	Gallaway (May 2027), 40 mi
Cookeville	Crossville	25 mi east	N/A
Pigeon Forge	Sevierville	8 mi north	N/A
Gatlinburg	Sevierville	15 mi north	N/A
Johnson City	Sevierville	100 mi west	N/A

Takeaway for each metro:

• Nashville: Wait for Murfreesboro (34 mi, late 2026) or drive to Kentucky
• Knoxville: You’re lucky, Sevierville is 30 minutes away
• Memphis: Wait for Gallaway (May 2027), it’s your first-ever nearby option
• Chattanooga: Sevierville is your best current bet (~2h drive)

Which Tennessee Buc-ee’s Is Best?

Here’s my honest ranking:

#1: Sevierville. Once world’s largest, still Tennessee’s largest, best tourist experience because of the Smokies pairing. If I could only visit one Tennessee Buc-ee’s, it’s this one. Best if you can time it for a weekday morning to avoid Dollywood-weekend crowds.

#2: Crossville. Smaller and less famous, but perfectly placed as the Nashville-Knoxville midpoint. If you drive I-40 with any regularity, you already know Crossville. Less crowded than Sevierville, sometimes a plus.

Coming #3: Murfreesboro (late 2026). Will be the newest Tennessee store, largest amenity set, closest to Nashville. Worth a visit-day trip when it opens.

Coming #4: Gallaway (May 2027). Memphis’s first, largely unremarkable except that it exists. Historical significance more than experience.

Honestly, all Tennessee Buc-ee’s serve the same food, same standards, same 24/7 hours. Pick based on route, not this ranking.

The Cancelled Clarksville Story

Almost no Tennessee Buc-ee’s guide covers this, but it’s worth noting: a Buc-ee’s was proposed for Clarksville, but plans were withdrawn in 2023 . Reasons haven’t been officially explained, but the pattern usually matches: either the land didn’t work, the interchange couldn’t be upgraded, or the company redirected resources to other Tennessee projects (Sevierville, Murfreesboro, Gallaway).

Clarksville residents currently drive 90 miles northeast to Smiths Grove, KY for the closest Buc-ee’s. Once Murfreesboro opens, that shrinks to 80 miles southeast, still not great, but better. If any Tennessee city has an argument for a future Buc-ee’s after Gallaway, it’s Clarksville, but no active plans exist as of July 2026.

Amenity Details for Every Tennessee Store

Store	Sq Ft	Pumps	Car Wash	Tesla	Ethanol-Free	Notes
Crossville	~54,000	~104	Yes	TBA	87 & 90 octane	I-40 Exit 320
Sevierville	74,000	120	Yes (7 AM to 10 PM)	24 stalls	87 & 90 octane	I-40 Exit 407
Murfreesboro (late 2026)	74,000	120	Planned	Planned	TBA	490 parking spots, 15 RV/bus spots
Gallaway (May 2027)	~74,000	120	Planned	Planned	TBA	Fayette County

Sevierville is one of Tennessee’s few Tesla Supercharger sites: it and Katy, TX are tied for the most Tesla stalls at any Buc-ee’s (24 each). If you drive a Tesla through the Smokies, Sevierville is your default charge stop.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Buc-ee’s Locations are in Tennessee?

Two open Buc-ee’s as of July 2026: Crossville (opened June 2022) and Sevierville / Kodak (opened June 2023). A third store in Murfreesboro is targeting late 2026 (possibly November 16), and a fourth in Gallaway near Memphis targets May 2027.

Is there a Buc-ee’s in Tennessee?

Yes. Tennessee has two open Buc-ee’s, both on I-40: Crossville and Sevierville / Kodak. Sevierville briefly held the “world’s largest convenience store” title from October 2023 to June 2024.

Where are all the Buc-ee’s in Tennessee?

• Crossville: 2045 Genesis Road (I-40 Exit 320)
• Sevierville (Kodak): 170 Buc-ee’s Blvd (I-40 Exit 407)
• Murfreesboro (opening late 2026): 3355 Elam Rd, off I-24 at Joe B. Jackson Parkway
• Gallaway (opening May 2027): Fayette County, off I-40 near Memphis

Is there a Buc-ee’s in Nashville?

No, and no Buc-ee’s is announced inside the Nashville metro. The closest today is Smiths Grove, Kentucky at 76 miles north on I-65. Once the Murfreesboro store opens late 2026, Nashville residents will have a Buc-ee’s just 34 miles southeast on I-24.

Where is the closest Buc-ee’s to Nashville?

Today: Smiths Grove, Kentucky at 76 miles north on I-65 (opened June 2024). Late 2026: Murfreesboro will be 34 miles southeast on I-24. Both open Tennessee stores (Crossville, Sevierville) are over 100 miles east of Nashville on I-40.

Is there a Buc-ee’s in Pigeon Forge?

No, but the Sevierville Buc-ee’s at I-40 Exit 407 is only 8 miles north of Pigeon Forge. It’s essentially unavoidable for any Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, or Dollywood trip.

Where is the closest Buc-ee’s to Pigeon Forge?

Sevierville (Kodak): 8 miles north of Pigeon Forge at I-40 Exit 407. It’s the same store that’s closest to Gatlinburg (~15 mi), Dollywood (~10 mi), and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance (~20 mi).

Where is the closest Buc-ee’s to Memphis?

Currently, no close option: Memphis residents drive 200+ miles to reach the nearest Buc-ee’s. The Gallaway store, opening May 2027 in Fayette County, will be the closest at 35 to 40 minutes east of downtown Memphis on I-40.

When is the Murfreesboro Buc-ee’s opening?

Late 2026 is the current target, possibly November 16, 2026, though Buc-ee’s has not officially confirmed that date. Buc-ee’s media coordinator Cissy Gonzalez confirmed to Main Street Media TN in May 2026 that the opening is scheduled for “by the end of the year.”

When is the Gallaway Buc-ee’s opening?

May 2027, delayed from an original summer 2026 target. The company broke ground in November 2024 and cited construction timeline complexity for the delay.

Is Sevierville still the world’s largest Buc-ee’s?

No, Sevierville held the title from October 2023 until June 10, 2024, when Luling, Texas reopened at 75,593 sq ft (886 square feet larger than Sevierville’s 74,000 sq ft). Sevierville remains Tennessee’s largest and one of the largest in the country, but not the world’s largest.

Which is bigger, Crossville or Sevierville?

Sevierville is significantly larger: 74,000 sq ft with 120 fueling positions versus Crossville’s ~54,000 sq ft. Sevierville is one of the largest Buc-ee’s in the entire network; Crossville is a mid-format store.

Will Murfreesboro be bigger than Sevierville?

Almost the same size. Original plans had Murfreesboro at 76,245 sq ft (which would have made it the world’s largest), but plans were scaled back to 74,000 to 75,000 sq ft to align with company policy after Luling was confirmed as the largest.

Are Tennessee Buc-ee’s open 24 hours?

Yes. Every Tennessee Buc-ee’s is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Sevierville’s car wash operates 7 AM to 10 PM.

What was proposed for Clarksville?

A Buc-ee’s was proposed for Clarksville but plans were withdrawn in 2023. No active plans exist to revive that project. Clarksville residents currently drive to Smiths Grove, Kentucky (90 miles) as the closest option.

The Bottom Line

Tennessee’s Buc-ee’s map is about to get much better. The current two-store network on I-40 covers the Nashville-to-Knoxville drive well and puts a Buc-ee’s at the doorstep of the Smokies, but leaves Middle Tennessee, Nashville, and Memphis genuinely underserved. That changes late 2026 when Murfreesboro opens (finally giving Nashville a nearby store) and again in May 2027 when Gallaway opens (Memphis’s first).

My honest suggestion if you’re new to the Tennessee Buc-ee’s map:

• Live in Nashville? Wait for Murfreesboro: late 2026 is close enough that a drive to Kentucky isn’t worth it unless you’re going that direction anyway
• Traveling to the Smokies? Sevierville is unavoidable; time it for a weekday morning to avoid weekend crowds
• Driving Nashville-Knoxville on I-40? Crossville is the natural break at the halfway point, smaller than Sevierville but rarely as crowded
• Live in Memphis? May 2027 (Gallaway) is your date to circle

Two more things worth watching: whether Murfreesboro’s opening pushes past November 16 into December (Buc-ee’s has a track record of last-minute delays), and whether Clarksville ever gets revived as a potential future site.