Dolly Parton's New Truck Stop Gas Station Takes Aim at Buc-ee's
Road & Track • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Dolly Parton has entered the gas station industry by opening Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee, marking her investment in her home state.
- The travel stop offers more than just fuel, featuring a full-service restaurant, grab-and-go barbecue, an ice cream counter, and plans for merchandise sales.
- Parton made a playful jab at Texas-based Buc-ee's, a well-known gas station chain, suggesting her business won't directly compete but shares some similarities.
- Drawing on her extensive touring experience, Parton designed the travel stop to serve travelers and the local community, with 52 musical and celebratory events scheduled.
- The new venture aims to be a community hub, reflecting Parton's lifelong connection to travel and her commitment to supporting her home region.
