Buc-ee's West Memphis, Crittenden County, Arkansas (AR) - Coming 2026

Arkansas's Second Buc-ee's Coming to West Memphis

West Memphis is getting one of the largest Buc-ee's locations in the country! The new travel center off I-40 is scheduled to open in 2026, becoming Arkansas's second Buc-ee's.

Record-Setting Size

The West Memphis Buc-ee's is set to be the third largest in the United States, spanning 74,000 square feet on a 34-acre property.

Location

The store will be located on the eastbound side of Interstate 40 between Missouri Street and North 7th Street, right next to the Cracker Barrel and two new hotels. The location is less than 10 miles from Downtown Memphis, Tennessee.

Construction Timeline

Mayor Marco McClendon announced the groundbreaking is scheduled for December 2024, with the store expected to open in 2026, weather permitting.

Store Features

• 74,000 square feet of retail space
• 120 fueling stations
• 34 acres with ample parking
• Full dining and shopping amenities

Employment

The store is expected to create about 225 jobs for the area:

• Lowest paying position starts at $19 per hour
• Entry-level jobs amount to nearly $40,000 annually
• Full benefits package

City Investment

The city's total incentive package to Buc-ee's comes to $5 million, with West Memphis providing land valued at $3.5 million to support the development.

Strategic Location

The West Memphis location will serve travelers on I-40 at the Arkansas-Tennessee border, complementing the other Arkansas Buc-ee's under development in Benton near Little Rock.