The Buc-ee's Near Sevierville, Tennessee

The Buc-ee's near Sevierville on I-40 is one of the most-visited stops on the entire eastern half of the country — a 74,707 square foot travel center at Exit 407 in Kodak, Tennessee, that most Smoky Mountains visitors drive past on the way in or out. It's worth stopping. Here's what to expect.

The location and what makes it worth stopping

The Sevierville Buc-ee's opened on June 26, 2023, at I-40 Exit 407 near Kodak, Tennessee — the closest full-scale Buc-ee's to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge. For most visitors driving in from Nashville, Knoxville, or the I-40 corridor, it sits directly on the route and requires no detour. For visitors coming from the northeast via I-81 or from the south, it's the logical last large stop before entering the Parkway corridor.

When it opened, the Sevierville location briefly held the title of the world's largest Buc-ee's at 74,707 square feet. In June 2024, a new location in Luling, Texas surpassed it at 75,593 square feet. Sevierville now holds the title of the world's second-largest Buc-ee's — which is still an extraordinary thing to pull off a highway exit on the way to the mountains. The scale doesn't shrink with the ranking: 120 fuel pumps, over 4,000 square feet of restrooms alone, and a retail and food floor that takes a full 30 minutes to walk at a comfortable pace.

What's inside

The Buc-ee's formula is consistent across locations, and the Sevierville store executes it at maximum scale. The prepared food section covers barbecue brisket, pulled pork, and ribs sold by the pound; kolaches; breakfast tacos; freshly made sandwiches and wraps; cookies; and the chain's signature Beaver Nuggets (caramel-coated corn puffs that are either a revelation or an addiction, depending on who you ask). The fudge counter offers dozens of flavors made in-house. The jerky wall — a dedicated section of the store featuring more types of beef, turkey, and exotic jerky than most specialty stores carry — is a destination in itself.

The grocery and snack section covers travel food, regional specialty items (Tennessee honey, hot sauces, jams and preserves from local producers), Buc-ee's branded merchandise, and the kind of snack inventory that makes road trip provisioning easy and dangerously thorough. The clothing section carries Buc-ee's branded apparel alongside Tennessee-themed items. The home goods area stocks outdoor equipment, grilling supplies, coolers, and camping gear. The fueling area accommodates everything from sedans to RVs and large trucks with ease.

Practical information

The Sevierville Buc-ee's is located at 170 Buc-ee's Blvd, Kodak, TN — off I-40 Exit 407, approximately 15 to 20 minutes from Pigeon Forge and 25 minutes from Gatlinburg. It is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is no Buc-ee's in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, or Sevierville proper; this location is the relevant stop for Smoky Mountains visitors. On summer and fall foliage weekends, the fueling area can be busy during peak travel windows (Friday afternoon arrivals, Sunday afternoon departures) — arriving outside those windows avoids the wait. The store itself rarely feels crowded regardless of the fuel pump situation outside.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Sevierville Buc-ee's the world's largest?

It was briefly — from its June 2023 opening until June 2024, when the Luling, Texas location surpassed it at 75,593 square feet. The Sevierville store at 74,707 square feet is currently the world's second-largest Buc-ee's and the largest Buc-ee's in the eastern United States.

What time does the Sevierville Buc-ee's open?

Buc-ee's locations are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — including holidays. There is no closing time.

Is Buc-ee's worth stopping at?

For Smoky Mountains visitors, yes — particularly for food provisioning before arrival. The prepared food section is significantly better than a standard convenience store, the restrooms are famously clean, and the scale of the snack and grocery selection makes it useful for stocking a cabin kitchen with road-trip provisions. Plan 20 to 30 minutes if you want to cover the full store.