![]() ![]() A way to get my jaded eyes to read past the first paragraph. Buc-ee’s is well known for its wide assortment of snacks, including healthier options like fruit cups and salads (photo by John Gullion/) Does Buc-ee’s have food?Īs for the rest, I’m sorry to say the opening salvo of the Buc-ee’s press release promising clean bathrooms, fresh food and friendly beavers was simply a Trojan horse. What says adventure more than a giant foam-like head of an aging NASCAR legend?īut I digress. It would fit with the theme of the development, “The 407: Gateway to Adventure”. Which reminds me, Buc-ee’s should totally drop the beaver mascot and bring that giant papier-mache head back. Somewhere, a single tear drips down the face of the giant papier-mache head of NASCAR legend Richard Petty that used to sit on a bluff at a gas station located where the Beef Jerky outlet now sits. In fact, their website claims you can “potty like a rock star”.Īnyway, I welcome our beaver-loving, gas station overlords. However, the humongous Buc-ee’s features world-famous clean potties. In addition, several of the bathrooms at those stations near the exit are extremely sketchy. They just let me drive from pump to pump like a fool. Recently, I pulled into one – which shall remain nameless – and none of the gas pumps were working correctly.ĭid they have any signs that let me know? Nope. I’ve been less than impressed with the gas stations near Exit 407 of late. Construction progress at the Sevierville Buc-ee’s in September 2022 (photo by Daniel Munson/) In short, it’s going to be a big dang dealĪs a side note, I’m glad they are coming to Sevierville. The site seems to be making considerable progress, as shown in the construction photos, taken in late September 2022. The Sevierville Buc-ee’s is projected to open in May 2023, according to job postings from the company. Read Also: Things to do, area attractions in the Smoky Mountains When will Buc-ee’s in Sevierville, TN open? ![]() Buc-ee’s officials recently announced plans to build a 75,000 sq foot facility in Texas. ![]() It will be the largest location for a short time. The previous largest Buc-ee’s location came in at 66,000 square feet. It will provide a mind-blowing total of 120 fueling positions, EV charging stations and a car wash (nearly the length of a football field). How big is Buc-ee’s in Sevierville TN?īuc-ee’s will cover a whopping 74,000 square feet of the 200-acre development. The land was acquired previously after being dormant for years due to a failed development. The gargantuan Buc-ee’s will be located on land owned by Kituwah, LLC and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Sevierville, for the uninitiated, is the gateway to popular tourist attractions including Dollywood in Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.Įxit 407 is one of the most heavily traveled sections of interstate in the country.įor many, it will be the first stop when they come to town for their family vacation. The new location for this massive convenience store will be Exit 407 on I-40 in Sevierville, TN. Thank you for sign up! Is there a Buc-ee’s in Sevierville TN?Ĭonstruction is currently underway. The Sevierville Tennessee location, which is projected to open in the early summer of 2023, will offer the same Buc-ee’s staples as its Texan counterparts such as fresh BBQ, homemade fudge, their popular Beaver Nuggets, jerky, kolaches, fresh pastries and of course, their famous Buc-ee’s Brisket Sandwich. The Buc-ee’s store in Crossville, Tenn., is now open. Stores are also now open in Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, Kentucky, and yes, Tennessee. And Buc-ee’s is continuing its expansion throughout the Southeast. So when the self-styled “home of the world’s cleanest bathrooms, freshest food and friendliest beaver” announced its intention to build the world’s largest convenience store in Sevierville, I must say I granted it my full and undivided attention.Īt the time of this writing, Buc-ee’s has more than 40 stores. In a world of clogged inboxes full of press releases, it takes a little something special to stand out.Īmid the endless pitches, solicitations and shysters, the folks at Buc-ee’s know how to make their voices heard.
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