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Country icon Dolly Parton opened Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, TN, a full-service travel center with a restaurant, grab-and-go barbecue, ice cream, and soon merch, pitched as a community hub with 52 events on the calendar—a playful nod to Buc-ee's and a potential expansion in the works.
Dolly Parton opened Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee—a 50,000-square-foot truck stop with fuel, food, a general store, live music on a main stage, a full-service BBQ restaurant, coffee shop, showers, EV charging and a dog park, plus 24/7 operation and a week of events through July 3. She even cheekily quips she couldn’t leave it to Buc-ee’s beaver mascot, signaling a playful rivalry while promising a welcoming Dolly-parton-magic experience for travelers.
Arizona's first Buc-ee's in Goodyear opens its doors at 6 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting at 8 a.m., drawing long lines since midnight as travelers flock for Beaver Nuggets, in-house beef jerky, and themed merchandise at the new travel center.
A Texas-based Buc-ee’s is nearing the launch of a new Hill Country location, a $47 million project highlighted by a fresh onsite sign, signaling ongoing expansion for the popular gas-and-go chain in the state.
Arizona’s first Buc-ee’s opened in Goodyear on June 22, drawing long lines before a 6 a.m. start. The 74,000-square-foot travel center with 120 fueling bays operates 24/7 and is expected to create about 200 local jobs. A city-backed traffic plan routed opening-day traffic along a designated Buc-ee’s route with ramp closures and lane restrictions near I-10 and Bullard Ave, and visitors are urged to carpool or ride-share and expect delays; a ribbon-cutting at 8 a.m. was streamed live for those unable to attend.
Gov. Ron DeSantis publicly backs Buc-ee’s expansion in Florida, with confirmed plans for an Ocala location on I-75 opening in 2029, a Fort Pierce site on I-95 slated for 2027, and a Tallahassee store off I-10, while additional Florida locations are being discussed.
Plans have been submitted for Buc-ee’s first Indiana location in Greenwood, to rezone 80 acres along I-65 near Worthsville and Collins roads. The 74,000-square-foot travel center would sit on 37 acres and include 120 fueling stations, electric-vehicle charging, and walking trails linking to the Greenwood trail system; the Greenwood Plan Commission is set to hear the proposal (June 22, possibly continued to July). Buc-ee’s currently operates about 55 locations nationwide, with nearby expansions in Kentucky and Ohio.
A Swedish World Cup fan in Houston went viral after praising Buc-ee’s, the Texas gas-station chain, for selling him a fabulous cowboy hat and embracing Texan culture as Sweden prepares to face the Netherlands in the World Cup 2026 group stage.
Foreign fans traveling to the US for the 2026 World Cup are struck by the country's scale—from oversized beverages and roads to giant portions and mega-stores—using the trip to explore American culture, cuisines, and quirks (free refills, tax-not-in-pricing) across host cities and beyond, with heartland trips on the itinerary as most matches are played in the United States.
Buc-ee’s is expanding in Ohio with a second location to be built in Mansfield near Interstate 71 and State Route 39, a 74,000-square-foot travel center expected to open in 2028 and employ more than 175 people at starts around $18/hour. The Mansfield store will be the chain’s second in Ohio, following its first Ohio location in Huber Heights opened this April.
Buc-ee's announced six-state expansion to Arizona, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Kansas, Louisiana and North Carolina. The first locations open in Goodyear, AZ on June 22 and Benton, AR in Aug/Sep 2026, with Oak Creek, WI; Ruston, LA; Kansas City, Kansas; and Mebane, NC planned for 2027. The openings are expected to create jobs and attract the chain's devoted fanbase, known for snacks like Beaver Nuggets and viral treats, sparking excited reactions online while some commenters hope for a California expansion.
Texas-based Buc-ee’s plans first-time openings in six states—Arizona, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Kansas and North Carolina—expanding its footprint to about 20 states. Openings include Goodyear, AZ on June 22, 2026; Benton, AR by mid-August 2026; Oak Creek, WI in early 2027; Ruston, LA mid-2027; Kansas City, KS in 2027; and Mebane, NC in late 2027. Texas will also add its 37th Buc-ee’s in San Marcos in July, while existing locations continue to expand.
Texas-based Buc-ee’s filed a federal trademark lawsuit in Atlanta accusing Teddy’s Market of using a confusingly similar beaver-like mascot and branding that could mislead customers, seeking to block Teddy’s from registering its mark and to recover damages as Buc-ee’s expands in Georgia; Teddy’s contends consumers can distinguish between the brands.
The Better Business Bureau has given Fort Valley, Georgia’s Buc-ee’s location (and about three dozen Buc-ee’s sites) an F rating, based on complaint history and how disputes are handled. Recent complaints on Buc-ee’s site (Jan–Feb) largely concern product issues. The BBB notes Buc-ee’s does not respond to BBB complaints.
The Better Business Bureau issued an F rating to most Buc-ee's locations for failing to address customer complaints, with 33 of 38 evaluated stores receiving an F. The BBB cited missing contact options and unanswered concerns, while Buc-ee's operates 54 locations across 11 states; CBS News Texas notes no comment was provided by Buc-ee's at press time.