Buc-ee's submits plans for Clarksville location. Here's what to expect

Kenya Anderson, Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle
Updated ·2 min read

Clarksville is one step closer to seeing the Buc-ee's Beaver walking around the store as Buc-ee's provides a closer look as its proposed plans.

Buc-ee's announced its plans to open its first Clarksville location at Exit 1 last year and developers Kimley- Horn Associates recently submitted their plans to the Clarksville- Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission. It will be the third Buc-ee's location in Tennessee, behind Crossville and Sevierville.

Buc-ee's will sit on about 45 acres off of Exit 1 in Clarksville.
Buc-ee's will sit on about 45 acres off of Exit 1 in Clarksville.

What to expect

With about 45 acres of land to build on, Buc-ee's will be located just off the westbound Interstate 24 exit ramp. The property will be located at the southeast corner of Tylertown Road and Trenton Road . The plans show the footprint at a 45° angle facing to the northeast.

The land will have plenty of space for visitors who are stopping to shop, get gas or get a picture with the mascot. The Buc-ee's statue is planned for the north corner of the building.

Gas pumps and parking

  • 120 gas pumps lining the northeast-facing front of the store

  • 650 standard parking

  • 19 ADA parking

  • 19 electric vehicle parking

  • 11 bus parking

Buc-ee's plan will be voted on at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 27.

Coming soon signs are seen as construction continues on the upcoming Buc-ee's at exit 407 in Sevierville on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.
Coming soon signs are seen as construction continues on the upcoming Buc-ee's at exit 407 in Sevierville on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.

What is a Buc-ee's?

Buc-ee's Travel Center, known for its cleanliness, beef jerky and large variety of goods for travelers, first opened its doors in 1982 in Texas. Founder Arch "Beaver" Aplin later partnered with Don Wasek and expanded the business. Since then, Buc-ee's has broken records of having the largest convenience store and gas station and having the self-proclaimed "cleanest restrooms in America".

With over 100 gas pumps and a beaver mascot, Buc-ee's has quickly become a stop for travelers who pass by, or even a travel destination for those wanting to see the excitement.

Tennessee's first Buc-ee's opened in Crossville last June and a location in Sevierville is set to open June 26. The proposed Clarksville and Murfreesboro locations will make the third and fourth ones in the state, but possibly not the last.

Reporter Kenya Anderson can be reached at kanderson@nashvill.gannett.com or on Twitter at KenyaAnderson32.

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