Buc-ee’s convenience store to break ground in Leeds on June 26

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Find a variety of snacks at Buc-ee’s. Photo via Buc-ee’s Facebook page

There’s been a lot of talk over the past year about whether Buc-ee’s will come to Leeds. Now, we finally have the answer—and it is a big ‘ole yes! 

Lemme see your happy dance.

On Monday, June 17, the Leeds City Council officially signed off on the proposal to allow Buc-ee’s to be built. 

When and Where

According to Leeds Mayor David Miller, Buc-ee’s will break ground on Wednesday, June 26. It will be located off Exit 140 on 1-20 near the Outlet Shops at Grand River. This area just keeps growing, and it is fabulous!

Learn more about what’s going on in Leeds.

Get Your Beaver Nuggets Here!

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Buc-ee’s mascot. Photo via Buc-ee’s Facebook page

Buc-ee’s is a convenience store based out of Texas. Its only other Alabama location is in Mobile, which makes having one so close to Birmingham quite exciting. 

But it’s not just any convenience store—this one is mighty. It features:

  • Fuel
  • A deli
  • A coffee shop
  • Exterior tunnel car washes
  • Specialty gifts and food
  • Hunting and river rafting products
  • And more!
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The ultimate car wash. Photo via Buc-ee’s Facebook page

So what exactly are Beaver Nuggets? Probably not what you are thinking. Phew! It is actually one of Buc-ee’s most popular products—caramel and butter-glazed corn puffs. Yee-haw!

What do you think about Buc-ee’s coming to Leeds? We want to know!

Patience Itson
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