Buc-ee's Murfreesboro Opens to Shoppers Monday
The 74,000-square-foot travel center opens at Interstate 24 Exit 84 after road work to ease traffic.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Buc-ee's opens its Murfreesboro, Tennessee travel center on Monday, November 16, 2026, with 24-hour operations beginning at opening. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with officials and Buc-ee's leadership is scheduled for noon that day.
Why it matters
Road improvements, including synchronized traffic signals and realigned roads, were made to prevent the traffic backups seen at some other Buc-ee's openings. Visitors should plan for long waits, as lines for fuel pumps of 20 minutes or longer are expected on opening day.
The store covers 74,000 square feet on 47 acres with nearly 490 parking spaces and 15 RV and bus spaces, sitting about 30 miles from Nashville. Opening-day wait times of 20 minutes or longer for fuel are projected, but actual conditions on the day remain unconfirmed.
The players
Buc-ee's
A Texas-based travel center chain known for its large format stores, clean restrooms, and wide selection of fuel and snacks.
Tennessee Department of Transportation
The state agency responsible for maintaining Tennessee's highways and transportation infrastructure, which partnered on lighting upgrades for the site.
Rutherford County
The Tennessee county that includes Murfreesboro, whose officials are scheduled to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The details
The site includes a walking trail, electric vehicle charging stations, and no car wash. Buc-ee's funded interstate ramp widening and expanded turn lanes, and partnered with the Tennessee Department of Transportation on lighting upgrades, while Elam Road and Butler Drive were realigned to connect directly to the Joe B. Jackson Parkway intersection.
Timeline
February 2026: Three synchronized traffic signals were installed and activated.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 6:00 a.m.: The Murfreesboro Buc-ee's opens and begins 24-hour operations.
Monday, November 16, 2026, noon: A ribbon-cutting ceremony with officials and Buc-ee's leadership is scheduled.
Market Landscape
Buc-ee's has drawn large crowds and traffic backups at several past openings, prompting the Murfreesboro project to invest in road work before launch. The approach shows how big-box travel retailers are increasingly paying for the infrastructure needed to serve their traffic.
Shoppers heading to the Murfreesboro store should plan for waits of 20 minutes or longer at the fuel pumps on opening day. Overnight lines are expected, so arriving early or visiting after the first few days may reduce wait times.
The takeaway
Drivers using Interstate 24 Exit 84 should expect heavier traffic around the new store on opening day, and the signal and road changes made near Elam Road and Butler Drive are designed to keep vehicles moving. Planning a visit for a less busy time may save considerable time.
What happens next
The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for noon on Monday, November 16, 2026, and the store opens at 6:00 a.m. that day.
Further reading
For more on other store debuts and closures, browse Openings & Closings coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WGNSRadio.
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