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Kennedi Hepler, Jackie Varney and Brinley Varney of Michigan stopped to shop and grab a picture of the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky Monday morning June 24, 2024. The trio made plans to visit the Richmond Buc-ee's (it would have been three hours out of their way) until they saw the new location of the I-65 near Bowling Green, Ky.
Matt Stone, Matt Stone/Courier Journal![Buc-ee's branded merchandise for sell at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022](https://cdn.statically.io/img/usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/04/19/PLOU/0049b9b7-5213-457e-b3e2-766c707ce73d-_AS_1993_buc-ees.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Buc-ee's branded merchandise for sell at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
Alton Strupp/Courier JournalThe new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024.
Matt Stone/Courier Journal![Customers browse items at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022](https://cdn.statically.io/img/usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/04/19/PLOU/02abfb12-46b1-4e32-bc7b-625c344149b5-_AS_2248_buc-ees.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Customers browse items at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
Alton Strupp/Courier Journal![Customers have their photographs taken with Buc-ee the beaver at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022](https://cdn.statically.io/img/usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/04/19/PLOU/1a7879bd-ecf3-4689-a5b9-4c683bf6adc4-_AS_1984_buc-ees.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Customers have their photographs taken with Buc-ee the beaver at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
Alton Strupp/Courier Journal![BBQ beef brisket is prepared at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022](https://cdn.statically.io/img/usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/04/19/PLOU/1fd9acaf-34df-4b76-8093-a0d5d14643ab-AT9I8810_buc-ees_new.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
BBQ beef brisket is prepared at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
Alton Strupp/Courier JournalThe new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024.
Matt Stone/Courier JournalBetty Wright trys on a hat at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024.
Matt Stone, Matt Stone/Courier JournalIt was a shopping experience for many visitors at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024.
Matt Stone, Matt Stone/Courier JournalIt was a shopping experience for many visitors -- one man wore a Buc-ee's U.S. Tour shirt with their locations -- at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024.
Matt Stone, Matt Stone/Courier JournalThe new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky has busy with customers -- especially the bbq area for the store's brisket and breakfast sandwiches -- Monday morning June 24, 2024.
Matt Stone, Matt Stone/Courier JournalBill Wright looks at the hats for sale at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was crowded Monday morning June 24, 2024. He said he and his wife had planned to spend "the whole day" at the store.
Matt Stone, Matt Stone/Courier JournalNancy Persell readies some roasted nuts for customers during the grand opening of the Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky Monday morning June 24, 2024.
Matt Stone, Matt Stone/Courier JournalGoldie Lowery carries an armful of goods while wearing a Buc-ee's visor she was going to purchase during her visit to the new store in Smith Grove, Kentucky Monday morning June 24, 2024.
Matt Stone/Courier JournalThe new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky was busy with customers -- especially the bbq area for the store's brisket and breakfast sandwiches -- Monday morning June 24, 2024.
Matt Stone, Matt Stone/Courier JournalPitmaster Randy Pauly gives a high-five to customer Sheila Williams as sister Edna Pile, far left, looks on during the grand opening of the Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky Monday morning June 24, 2024.
Matt Stone, Matt Stone/Courier JournalBuc-ee's opened their second location in Smiths Grove, Kentucky Monday morning June 24, 2024. It was a crowded scene at the Texas-based gas station and convenience store with freshly-made bbq sandwiches, stuffed beaver toys and snacks.
Matt Stone, Matt Stone/Courier JournalThere's mirrors, hats and non-Buc-ee themed shirts at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky. June 24, 2024
Matt Stone, Matt Stone/Courier JournalSeveral varieties of hot sauce is available at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky.
Matt Stone, Matt Stone/Courier JournalOne of the signature food items at the new Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky is the brisket. Gabriel Torres slices up some slow-cooked meat Monday morning. June 24, 2024
Matt Stone, Matt Stone/Courier JournalPickled quail eggs, okra and green beans are just some of the unique items at Buc-ee's in Smiths Grove, Kentucky. The store opened Monday just off the I-65.
Matt Stone![Kentucky-themed shirts are worn by Buc-ee's employees at the new travel center one-stop shop in Richmond, KY. April 19, 2022](https://cdn.statically.io/img/usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/04/19/PLOU/0e310096-4469-42a7-bbb6-9f369160577e-AT9I8851_buc-ees_new.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Kentucky-themed shirts are worn by Buc-ee's employees at the new travel center one-stop shop in Richmond, KY. April 19, 2022
Alton Strupp/Courier Journal![Stuffed Buc-ee the beavers for sale at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022](https://cdn.statically.io/img/usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/04/19/PLOU/27bac6ea-13a1-4e58-bb80-1f49cc178b69-_AS_2116_buc-ees.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Stuffed Buc-ee the beavers for sale at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
Alton Strupp/Courier Journal![A large crowd gathers outside the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY for a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022](https://cdn.statically.io/img/usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/04/19/PLOU/2e19c7b5-c625-4c6f-a36f-ad0a52151050-_AS_2462_buc-ees.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A large crowd gathers outside the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY for a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
Alton Strupp/Courier Journal![Signage outside the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022](https://cdn.statically.io/img/usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/04/19/PLOU/46a479a8-5f31-47c9-afdd-9cae9cc2d040-_AS_2409_buc-ees.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Signage outside the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
Alton Strupp/Courier Journal![Customers pass a wall of packaged flavored beef jerky at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. The new one-stop-shop also has a full jerky deli area where various flavors can be bought by the pound. April 19, 2022](https://cdn.statically.io/img/usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/04/19/PLOU/52f6b562-48fd-4752-9676-8a95268aa2b1-_AS_2168_buc-ees.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Customers pass a wall of packaged flavored beef jerky at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. The new one-stop-shop also has a full jerky deli area where various flavors can be bought by the pound. April 19, 2022
Alton Strupp/Courier Journal![A beef brisket is prepared to be cut at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022](https://cdn.statically.io/img/usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/04/19/PLOU/643d4777-9894-4f1e-8672-1168955057c8-_AS_2017_buc-ees.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A beef brisket is prepared to be cut at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
Alton Strupp/Courier Journal![Customers have their photograph taken with Buc-ee the Beaver at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022](https://cdn.statically.io/img/usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/04/19/PLOU/743c3155-5fbd-406a-aa1b-a3ac5270690d-_AS_2263_buc-ees.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Customers have their photograph taken with Buc-ee the Beaver at the new Buc-ee's travel center in Richmond, KY on Tuesday morning. April 19, 2022
Alton Strupp/Courier Journal![Cowboy-styled hats are worn by Buc-ee's employees at the new travel center one-stop shop in Richmond, KY. April 19, 2022](https://cdn.statically.io/img/usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/04/19/PLOU/752e8837-71b8-4c53-a031-da391723d36c-AT9I8960_buc-ees_new.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Cowboy-styled hats are worn by Buc-ee's employees at the new travel center one-stop shop in Richmond, KY. April 19, 2022
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