Buc-ee's Murfreesboro Opens Nov. 16 at 6 a.m.: Location, Jobs and Pay

Buc-ee's opens its Murfreesboro travel center at 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at 3355 Elam Road, with a ribbon cutting at noon. The company says the store covers 74,000 square feet, has 120 fueling positions and creates more than 250 jobs.

Buc-ee's will open its Murfreesboro travel center on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026. Doors open to the public at 6 a.m., followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon, the company said in a Nov. 2 announcement. The store is at 3355 Elam Road.

Buc-ee's says the Murfreesboro store spans 74,000 square feet and has 120 fueling positions. The company lists Texas BBQ, homemade fudge, kolaches, Beaver Nuggets, jerky and fresh pastries among the food on offer.

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland and Rutherford County Mayor Randy Allen are expected at the ribbon cutting, along with members of the City Council and County Commission, according to the announcement. The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce calendar lists the same ceremony from noon to 1 p.m.

"Murfreesboro has been a great partner to work with since we first visited. This community will be a welcome pit stop for folks traveling to and from Nashville, Atlanta and the Gulf Coast," Stan Beard of Buc-ee's said in the announcement.

Buc-ee's Murfreesboro at a glance

• Opening: Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, 6 a.m.
• Ribbon cutting: noon the same day
• Address: 3355 Elam Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37127
• Size: 74,000 square feet, 120 fueling positions
• Jobs: more than 250, according to Buc-ee's
• Where it ranks: the company's 58th store and its third in Tennessee

Other November openings are in OnlyInMurfreesboro's November 2026 new businesses roundup.

Where Buc-ee's Murfreesboro Is Located

The Chamber lists the address as 3355 Elam Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37127, along Elam Road and Joe B. Jackson Parkway, near the Joe B. Jackson Parkway interchange on Interstate 24. City records track the project:

• June 18, 2025: The Murfreesboro Planning Commission approved, on its consent agenda, a final plat for Buc-ee's, Lots 1 & 2: two lots on 46.53 acres zoned G-I along Elam Road and Joe B. Jackson Parkway, with Buc-ee's Murfreesboro, LLC as developer.
• May 20 and June 3, 2026: Buc-ee's LTD applied to add a Buc-ee's PSO overlay to about 30.17 acres of the site, keeping its G-I zoning. The commission scheduled a public hearing on May 20. On June 3, no one spoke for or against it, and the commission approved the application as a recommendation to City Council.

For drivers heading up and down I-24 between Nashville and Chattanooga, it adds a new option alongside the existing truck stops and travel plazas in Murfreesboro.

Buc-ee's Murfreesboro Jobs and Pay

Buc-ee's says the Murfreesboro store will create more than 250 jobs, with starting pay well above minimum wage, full benefits, a 6% 401(k) match and three weeks of paid vacation. Its careers site has listed five Murfreesboro positions, with pay set by position:

• Cashier: $20 an hour
• Deli/Food Service Associate: $25 an hour
• Grocery Associate: $20 an hour
• Gift Associate: $20 an hour
• Janitorial/Cleaning & Maintenance Attendant: $20 an hour

Each Murfreesboro posting lists the same benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• A 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%
• Three weeks of paid time off, which the company says employees can use, cash out or roll over

The careers site says everyone is paid weekly. Stores are always open, so store employees work weekends and holidays, and hourly employees earn double time on major holidays. In Tennessee, applicants must be 18 or older.

Dress Code

According to Buc-ee's careers FAQ, store employees wear tan, khaki or black pants with a clean, solid red collared shirt (a red sweater or coat is allowed in cooler weather). Visible tattoos, body piercings, tongue posts, unnaturally colored hair, open-toe shoes and torn or faded clothing are not allowed. Buc-ee's also runs drug and alcohol testing and criminal and employment background checks.

Apply through the Buc-ee's careers site. For more local openings, see the Murfreesboro jobs guide.

Buc-ee's in Tennessee

Murfreesboro is the company's third Tennessee store. Buc-ee's locations page lists the other two: #50 Crossville at 2045 Genesis Road, and #45 Sevierville at 170 Buc-ee's Blvd. in Kodak, near the Smoky Mountains. The Sevierville store is listed with a car wash. For road-trip ideas, see the Murfreesboro to Gatlinburg guide and more day trips from Murfreesboro.

The Fuel Price Backdrop

The opening comes during a stretch of high fuel costs. Diesel prices hit record highs in September 2026, a trend OnlyInMurfreesboro covered in its look at how record diesel prices are squeezing Murfreesboro retailers and contractors.

Nearby, McDonald's is the developer of an easement plat at 1544 Joe B. Jackson Pkwy. on the Oct. 21 Planning Commission agenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Buc-ee's open in Murfreesboro?

Monday, Nov. 16, 2026. Buc-ee's says doors open to the public at 6 a.m., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon.

How big is the Murfreesboro Buc-ee's?

Buc-ee's says the store spans 74,000 square feet and has 120 fueling positions. It is the company's 58th store and its third in Tennessee, after Crossville and Sevierville.

Where is the Murfreesboro Buc-ee's?

The address is 3355 Elam Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37127, along Elam Road and Joe B. Jackson Parkway near I-24. City records list the platted site at 46.53 acres.

How much does Buc-ee's pay in Murfreesboro?

Buc-ee's Murfreesboro postings list $20 an hour for cashier, grocery, gift and janitorial/maintenance jobs and $25 an hour for deli/food service. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) match up to 6% and three weeks of paid time off. Pay is weekly.

How do I get a job at Buc-ee's Murfreesboro?

Apply online through the Buc-ee's careers site, which lists the Murfreesboro openings. Applicants in Tennessee must be at least 18.

What is the Buc-ee's dress code?

Store employees wear tan, khaki or black pants and a solid red collared shirt. Visible tattoos, body piercings, unnaturally colored hair and open-toe shoes are not allowed.

Sources: Buc-ee's announcement, Nov. 2, 2026, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce: Ribbon Cutting - Buc-ee's Murfreesboro, Buc-ee's Careers: Murfreesboro openings, Buc-ee's Careers FAQ, Buc-ee's Locations, and City of Murfreesboro Planning Commission minutes for June 18, 2025, May 20, 2026 and June 3, 2026.

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