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The Ongoing Controversy Around the Buc-ee’s Fire

The real original Buc-ee’s is not destroyed, despite media reports As the self-proclaimed preeminent Buc-ee’s journalist and scholar East of the Mississippi, I pride myself on keeping up with the latest in the world of Buc-ee’s business. And so, I was shocked by the recent headlines proclaiming the original Buc-ee’s had burned to the ground. My co-worker and fellow Buc-ee’s

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The Frozen-In-Time European Village in the Smoky Mountains You Need To See

The little European village in the Smoky Mountains you need to see As someone who has visited Gatlinburg since the middle ’80s, I’ve never known a time without The Village. But what is The Village? It’s a collection of shops featuring European-style architecture. Along with the Pancake Pantry, The Village Shops has set the mood for anyone coming to Gatlinburg

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10 Best Foods at Buc-ee’s: Snacks You Need to Try on Your Next Trip

A fanatic ranks his favorite things on the menu at the famous Texas chain, Buc-ee’s After years of road trips and even witnessing one of the country’s largest Buc-ee’s being recently installed in our hometown, we’ve been able to soak in the Buc-ee’s travel center experience in multiple locations. Famous for its size, its snacks and its clean restrooms, I

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The Apple Barn in Tennessee With Apple-Flavored Everything

Tennessee native lists favorite things about local favorite attraction The Apple Barn Cider Mill and General Store is a popular, iconic destination in Sevierville Tennessee, very close to the Pigeon Forge line. I love going there for the shopping, apple treats and especially the winery. Plus, two local favorite restaurants are on the property – Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant and Farmhouse

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Why Are People So Obsessed With Buc-ee’s? Is It Worth the Hype?

A Southerner shares his first experience at a Buc-ee’s We were on I-75 heading south through Georgia and running late. But once we passed Chattanooga, temptation in the form of Buc-ees billboards was everywhere. The billboards promised seemingly endless rows of gas pumps with cheap gas. Not to mention the cleanest bathrooms in the United States, with enough urinals to