Buc-ee's Athens, Limestone County, Alabama (AL) - Open Since November 21, 2022
North Alabama's only Buc-ee's opened in Athens on November 21, 2022, featuring 53,470 square feet and 120 fueling positions off I-65.
North Alabama's First Buc-ee's
Buc-ee's unveiled its newest travel center in Athens, Alabama, on November 21, 2022. This was Alabama's third Buc-ee's location and the first in the northern part of the state.
Grand Opening
Doors opened to the public at 6:00 a.m. CST, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed at 10:30 a.m. The grand opening attracted large crowds eager to experience the famous Buc-ee's amenities.
Location
Located at the southeast corner of I-65 and Huntsville Brownsferry Road, Buc-ee's Athens serves travelers on the busy I-65 corridor between Nashville and Birmingham. It's conveniently close to Huntsville and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
Store Features
- 53,470 square feet of retail space
- 120 fueling positions
- Car wash
- Thousands of snack, meal, and drink options
Jobs Created
Buc-ee's Athens brought 250 new jobs to the area with starting pay ranging from $16 to $22 per hour, full benefits, a 6% matching 401(k), and three weeks of paid vacation.
Location Details
- Location:
- Athens, Alabama
- Opening:
- Opened November 21, 2022
- Status:
- Open
- Gas Pumps:
- 120
- Nearby:
- U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Nashville (2 hours)
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