The newest Kentucky Buc-ee's location in Smiths Grove opened on June 24, 2024. The store had its grand opening at 6 a.m. Central Daylight Time, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon3. This location is the second Buc-ee's in Kentucky, following the first one in Richmond that opened in April 2022.
The Smiths Grove Buc-ee's location has over 200 employees. The store, which is just over 53,000 square feet, is staffed with these employees to cater to the needs of its customers.
Randy Pauly is Buc-ee's head pitmaster, a competitive barbecue champion. At the opening of the Smiths Grove location, he traveled from the Houston area to lead the new staff in meeting company standards and ensure the quality of the barbecue offerings.