Kentucky’s first Buc-ee’s opens in Madison County
The family travel center is located at mile marker 83 along I-75
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky’s first Buc-ee’s family travel center opened on Tuesday in Madison County with an official ribbon-cutting, fanfare and huge crowds.
The business is at mile marker 83 along I-75.
Local, state and federal politicians were on hand for the 11:00 a.m. ribbon-cutting, including Buc-ee’s co-founder, Arch “Beaver” Aplin.
The chain began in Texas in 1982 with one location. Now, you can find Buc-ee’s in four states with expansion into a number of other states planned going forward.
Aplin says two more Buc-ee’s will be coming to Kentucky, in South Grove, along I-65 and in Oak Grove, along I-24.
Buc-ee’s has more than 100 fueling stations. The chain prides itself on having the cleanest restrooms of any rest stop in America. Buc-ee’s is also known for it fresh brisket, Beaver Nuggets, Sugar Nuts and fudge among many other food and merchandise items. The company says it’s not just a rest stop, but a destination.
The business is already having an economic impact for the county and state. The Richmond location employs some 200 full-time employees.
Buc-ee’s is open 24-hours a day, year round.