Aplin said the Gallaway Buc-ee’s is projected to open in summer 2026, with construction expected to take 16-18 months. While Aplin didn’t know the total cost of the project, he did say it would cost tens of millions of dollars to build.

Heavy rain Wednesday didn’t spoil the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Buc-ee’s travel center in Gallaway, about 15 miles northeast of Memphis. The location at Interstate 40 and Highway 196 promises to draw thousands of visitors a day when it opens in summer,