Buc-ee's Smiths Grove, Warren County, Kentucky (KY) - Open Since June 24, 2024
Kentucky's second Buc-ee's opened in Smiths Grove on June 24, 2024, in the smallest city in the country to have a Buc-ee's location.
Buc-ee's Comes to America's Smallest Buc-ee's Town
Buc-ee's unveiled its newest travel center in Smiths Grove, Kentucky, on June 24, 2024. This location made Smiths Grove—a town of just 900 people—the smallest city in the country with a Buc-ee's.
Grand Opening
Doors opened to the public at 6 a.m. CDT, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed at 12 p.m. Crowds lined up before dawn, with employees cheering as the doors opened and excited customers filled the store.
Location
Located at 4001 Smiths Grove-Scottsville Road near Bowling Green, the travel center serves travelers on I-65 between Nashville and Louisville. It's Kentucky's second Buc-ee's, joining the Richmond location that opened in April 2022.
Store Features
- 53,000 square feet of retail space
- 120 fueling positions
- Full Texas BBQ kitchen
- Thousands of snack, meal, and drink options
Employment
Buc-ee's Smiths Grove brought at least 200 jobs to the area, with starting pay well above minimum wage, full benefits, a 6% matching 401(k), and three weeks of paid vacation.
Location Details
- Location:
- Smiths Grove, Kentucky
- Opening:
- Opened June 24, 2024
- Status:
- Open
- Gas Pumps:
- 120
- Nearby:
- Bowling Green, Mammoth Cave National Park, Corvette Museum, Nashville (1 hour)