According to published reports, Buc-ee’s, known for food, multiple fuel pumps, super clean restrooms, and home décor, is scheduled to open its first location in West Tennessee in late May, 2027.

Located in Gallaway, at Exit 28 – Intersection of Interstate 40 and TN-196 in Fayette County – the 74,000-square-foot store will also be about 14 miles from BlueOval City.

The Business of Buc-ee’s – called the Disney World of Convenience stores – here’s an idea of what the convenience store will look like in Fayette County.

Size of an average travel center – 74,000-square-feet

Fuel stations – 120

Restroom facilities (clean) – 71

As of September 2026,there are 58 Buc-ee’s locations in the United States. Texas has the highest concentration, with 37 stores, accounting for about 64% of all Buc-ee’s locations.

Starting wage – with benefits – $17-$19 hour

Typical capital expenditure per location – $60,000,000

Annual Gross Taxable sale – not including fuel – $50,000,000

Annual number of gallons of fuel sold – 18,000,000

Average number of automobiles per day – 4,000 – 8,000

Average number of visitors in store weekly – 100,000

Average number of visitors annually – 5,200,000

Average number of visitors from outside the state – 50 percent

Average number of customers from outside county where store is located – 80 percent

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