The new store, located in Murfreesboro, welcomed emergency personnel for an early preview on November 13, giving them a first look at the sprawling facility before the general public arrives. The soft opening is a tradition for the company, which often uses the occasion to thank police, fire, and emergency medical workers for their service.

Ahead of the grand opening, the location was stocked and ready, with samples of Buc-ee's signature food items on display. The chain is known for its expansive convenience stores, which feature freshly prepared food, a wide array of snacks, beverages, and branded merchandise. The buck-toothed beaver mascot, Buc-ee, was also on hand at the Murfreesboro site.

The Murfreesboro opening marks another expansion for Buc-ee's in Tennessee, a state where the company has been growing its footprint in recent years. The chain's large-format stores are designed to draw travelers off interstate highways and have become destinations in their own right, known for clean restrooms, friendly service, and a vast selection of products.

For local residents, the opening means a new option for fuel, food, and shopping, as well as a potential boost to the local economy through job creation and increased traffic to the area. The company has not yet released specific details about the number of employees hired at the Murfreesboro location.

The public grand opening is set for Monday, November 16, 2026. Drivers are advised to expect increased traffic near the new store as crowds are anticipated for the opening day.