SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — While an opening date has not been officially set, a corporate spokesperson for Buc-ee’s said that the new location in the Kodak and Sevierville area is planning to open in May.

The next major step for the Sevierville Buc-ees will be the invitation-only mass hiring event, which is scheduled for April 11-13 at the Sevierville Convention Center.

Applications can be completed online at the company website and applicants will receive a call or text invitation. To apply and to see positions available at Buc-ees, click here.

Those hoping to grab some beaver nuggets or fresh, hot brisket a little closer to home in East Tennessee will soon be in luck. Shelly Matthews, who works for Buc-ee’s on the corporate level, said that the targeted date for opening is May 2023.

While many of the positions posted online require candidates to be able to train in Texas, Alabama, or Georgia for at least 6 months before returning to the Sevierville location.

The positions listed online include a bookkeeper, assistant gift/merchandise manager, general manager, assistant general manager, deli/food service manager, cleaning and maintenance manager, human resource representative, and car wash manager among other managerial-level positions.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated.