UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, TN – Construction on the new Buc-ee’s continues in Rutherford County. The mega gas station and store will be next to the I-24 / Joe B. Jackson interchange. Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland commented… Again, the goal is for the store to open sometime in 2026. Reports show the Murfreesboro Buc-ee's, spanning 76,245 square feet, will boast 120 fuel pumps, electric charging stations, and a walking trail.

Also in the works is a Trader Joe’s grocery store - that according to the mayor, will OPEN very soon… Murfreesboro residents can visit the grocery store next month when they open their doors at 2305 Medical Center Parkway, near the intersection of Medical Center Parkway and Robert Rose Drive.

Known for its unique selection of private-label products, affordable pricing, and friendly shopping experience, the highly anticipated store is expected to draw a strong following in Rutherford County.

Trader Joe’s reports they take a distinctive approach to grocery retail. Their buyers travel the world in search of exceptional products, carefully selecting only those that pass a rigorous tasting panel process. The company prides itself on offering high-quality, value-driven products without sales, coupons, or loyalty programs—focusing instead on everyday low prices, according to the company website.

The store was founded in 1967 in Pasadena, California and operates a national chain of neighborhood grocery stores. Trader Joe’s is known to offer a wide variety of specialty foods, organic produce, frozen favorites, and international flavors.