OAK GROVE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Public Works Director, Brian Ahart provided several updates on future developments at the Oak Grove City Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7, including first updates on the development of Buc-ee’s.
Although there are few known details on the future mega gas station and convenience store, Buc-ee’s should be starting construction this summer, according to Ahart. “Hopefully there is an opening date of fall 2026,” Ahart told Christian County Now.
The announcement of Buc-ee’s first came during a city council meeting on Sept. 17 2024. Angela Janik, a project coordinator with Buc-ee’s attended the meeting saying, “On behalf of Buc-ee’s, we are super excited to be a part of the Oak Grove community, and we are looking forward to it. It’s been a long time coming.”
The location is still planned off of Highway 115 at Exit 89.
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It was also announced that Dollar General will be establishing a second location in Oak Grove. According to Ahart, the new store will be built off of Highway 115 on the corner of Nick Lane. The store expects to employ six to 10 people, depending on the needs of the store.
“Based on our current timeline, we anticipate breaking ground in the coming weeks,” said a representative with Dollar General. The new store aims to provide economic benefits, such as increased access to affordable products, career opportunities, and additional tax revenue for the city.
Earlier this week, officials also confirmed that the city’s first Starbucks location will opening on Claire Drive this fall.
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