Buc-ee's in Tennessee: Sevierville, Crossville & What's Coming in Fall 2026
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Tennessee has 2 open Buc-ee's locations — Sevierville (Kodak) on I-40, the world's second-largest at 74,707 sq ft, and Crossville on I-40 at Genesis Road. A third store opens in Murfreesboro on I-24 in fall 2026, with a fourth near Memphis (Gallaway) delayed to May 2027.
What Are All the Buc-ee's Locations in Tennessee?
Tennessee has 2 open Buc-ee's stores and 2 under active construction. The open locations are Sevierville (Kodak) and Crossville, both on I-40. Murfreesboro on I-24 is expected to open fall 2026, and Gallaway near Memphis is confirmed for May 2027.
| Location | Address | Size | Pumps | Status | Opened/Expected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevierville (Kodak) | 170 Buc-ee's Blvd, Kodak, TN | 74,707 sq ft | 120 + 24 EV | Open | June 26, 2023 |
| Crossville | 2045 Genesis Road, Crossville, TN | ~53,400 sq ft | 120 | Open | June 27, 2022 |
| Murfreesboro | I-24 & Joe B. Jackson Pkwy | 74,000 sq ft | 120 | Under Construction | Fall 2026 |
| Gallaway | Near Memphis, Fayette County | TBD | TBD | Under Construction | May 2027 |
Where Are the Two Open Buc-ee's in Tennessee?
Is the Sevierville Buc-ee's Really the World's Second-Largest Store?
Yes. The Sevierville Buc-ee's at 170 Buc-ee's Blvd, Kodak, TN opened on June 26, 2023, at 74,707 square feet. It held the world's largest title for one year until Luling, Texas opened at 75,593 sq ft in June 2024. It now ranks second globally, with 120 fuel pumps, 24 Tesla Supercharger stalls (up to 250 kW), and a 250-foot car wash.
Key specs at a glance:
- Address: 170 Buc-ee's Blvd, Kodak, TN 37764 (I-40, Exit 407)
- Size: 74,707 square feet
- Fuel pumps: 120 standard + 24 Tesla Supercharger stalls
- Car wash: 250-foot tunnel, one of the longest in the chain
- Restrooms: 71 total
- Hours: 24/7, 365 days a year
- Opened: June 26, 2023
The Sevierville store is positioned at the I-40 gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Dollywood. For most visitors, this is stop one of the mountain trip — and given the size of the store, it often takes longer to walk through than to drive the last stretch to Gatlinburg.
Crowds are real. During peak summer weekends and October fall foliage season, the parking lot fills up fast. Arrive before 9 a.m. or after 8 p.m. on weekends from June through October to avoid the worst of it. Weekday mornings in November and March offer the best experience by far.
What Is the Crossville Buc-ee's and How Does It Compare?
Crossville was Tennessee's first Buc-ee's, opening on June 27, 2022, as the chain's 50th location nationwide. At ~53,400 square feet with 120 fuel pumps, it's smaller than Sevierville but still one of the larger travel centers on I-40 between Nashville and Knoxville. Crossville sits roughly 100 miles east of Nashville, making it a natural midpoint break on that corridor.
Key specs:
- Address: 2045 Genesis Road, Crossville, TN
- Size: ~53,400 square feet
- Fuel pumps: 120
- Car wash: No
- Hours: 24/7, 365 days a year
- Opened: June 27, 2022
Crossville doesn't draw tourists the way Sevierville does. That's exactly its advantage. The same full Buc-ee's food program, the same clean restrooms, significantly fewer crowds. For drivers who just want a great stop without the summer frenzy, Crossville delivers.
How Far Is Each Tennessee Buc-ee's from Major Cities?
One of the most common planning questions for Tennessee road-trippers and one that most competitor guides skip entirely. Here are approximate drive times and distances from major regional cities to each open Tennessee Buc-ee's. For destinations south of the Tennessee-Georgia border, Georgia has 3 Buc-ee's locations on the I-75 and I-95 corridors serving Atlanta and Savannah travelers.
| Starting City | To Sevierville (I-40 Exit 407) | To Crossville (I-40) |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | ~209 miles / 3h 15min | ~100 miles / 1h 30min |
| Knoxville, TN | ~30 miles / 35min | ~80 miles / 1h 10min |
| Chattanooga, TN | ~100 miles / 1h 45min | ~95 miles / 1h 30min |
| Memphis, TN | ~375 miles / 5h 30min | ~280 miles / 4h |
| Gatlinburg, TN | ~15 miles / 20min | ~90 miles / 1h 20min |
| Asheville, NC | ~65 miles / 1h 15min | ~145 miles / 2h 10min |
| Atlanta, GA | ~175 miles / 2h 45min | ~185 miles / 2h 50min |
Drive times are estimates based on typical highway conditions. Add 20-30 minutes during peak tourist season on the Sevierville route.
Why Is the Sevierville Buc-ee's the Great Smoky Mountains Anchor?
The Sevierville Buc-ee's draws from one of the largest tourism ecosystems in the American Southeast. Great Smoky Mountains National Park logged 11.5 million visitors in 2025 (National Park Service, 2026), making it the most-visited national park in the country by a wide margin.
Those visitors don't arrive by teleportation. Most drive I-40 east from Nashville, I-81 south from the Northeast, or US-441 north from Georgia and the Carolinas — and all three routes funnel directly past I-40 Exit 407. For a majority of Smoky Mountains visitors, the Sevierville Buc-ee's is the last large stop before entering the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge tourist corridor.
Proximity to major Smokies attractions from Exit 407:
- Gatlinburg: ~15 miles / ~20 minutes
- Pigeon Forge (Dollywood): ~12 miles / ~18 minutes
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Sugarlands entrance): ~25 miles / ~35 minutes
- Anakeesta: ~17 miles / ~22 minutes
Seasonal crowd calendar for Sevierville:
| Season | Crowd Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| June-August | Very High | Summer vacation peak |
| October | Extreme | Fall foliage draws massive crowds |
| November-February | Low-Moderate | Best time for a relaxed visit |
| March-May | Moderate | Spring shoulder season, manageable |
What New Buc-ee's Locations Are Coming to Tennessee?
When Will the Murfreesboro Buc-ee's Open on I-24?
The Murfreesboro Buc-ee's broke ground on October 14, 2025, at the intersection of I-24 and Joe B. Jackson Parkway. The store is planned at 74,000 square feet with 120 fueling positions, and the current target is a fall 2026 opening with November 2026 cited as the most specific date across local news sources.
This location fills a strategic corridor gap. I-24 south of Nashville is the primary route connecting Nashville to Chattanooga, then onward to Atlanta. Murfreesboro sits roughly 35 miles southeast of downtown Nashville, directly in the path of heavy daily commuter and long-distance traffic. The store is projected to attract more than 5 million annual visitors — a number that would put it among the busiest travel centers in the Southeast.
Quick specs (planned):
- Location: I-24 & Joe B. Jackson Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN
- Size: 74,000 square feet
- Fuel pumps: 120
- Groundbreaking: October 14, 2025
- Expected opening: Fall 2026 (targeting November 16, 2026)
- Projected annual visitors: 5 million+
- Jobs: ~250 full-time
When Will the Gallaway Buc-ee's Open Near Memphis?
The Gallaway location in Fayette County, east of Memphis, is under construction but has been pushed back from an earlier summer 2026 target. The current confirmed timeline is May 2027. When it opens, it becomes the first Buc-ee's in West Tennessee — closing the only remaining geographic gap in the state's growing network.
Memphis metro residents and I-40 westbound travelers have had to drive to Crossville (roughly 280 miles) for the nearest Buc-ee's. Gallaway changes that calculation entirely, placing a full-scale location within about 35-40 miles of downtown Memphis.
Which Tennessee Road Trips Route Through Buc-ee's?
Tennessee's four locations (two open, two upcoming) cover the state's four most-traveled interstate corridors. Here's how to build each route:
Nashville to the Smoky Mountains via I-40
Stop at Crossville (~1h 30min from Nashville) as a true midpoint, then close out the drive at Sevierville (~3h 15min from Nashville) right before entering the Pigeon Forge-Gatlinburg tourist zone. Both stops on the same route means you can split the drive without backtracking.
Knoxville to the Smokies
Sevierville is 30 minutes from Knoxville and 20 minutes from Gatlinburg. Many Knoxville residents run this as a dedicated day trip to the store before continuing into the mountains.
Atlanta to Nashville via I-24 (once Murfreesboro opens)
When Murfreesboro comes online in fall 2026, the I-24 northbound route from Chattanooga to Nashville gains a major anchor stop roughly 35 miles short of Music City.
Memphis to Nashville via I-40 (once Gallaway opens)
The Gallaway location, expected May 2027, will anchor the western end of Tennessee's I-40 corridor and give Memphis-area travelers a clean launch point before the long drive east.