As if Dolly Parton couldn’t be any cooler. The living queen of country music (anyone who disagrees is just plain wrong), best known for her 60-plus years of music with seminal hits like “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and more, is opening a new travel center along Interstate 65 near Cornersville, Tenn. Most importantly, it’s open to truckers.
Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop is officially set to welcome guests on June 24, introducing a travel experience built around the idea that every stop on the highway should feel a little more like home.
Created as a welcoming destination for ALL who travel the road, including truckers (unlike that Texas-based travel center with bad barbecue and a dumb rat as its mascot), families and everyday road-trippers, Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop is located at exit 22 off of I-65 in Cornersville, approximately one hour south of Nashville and one hour northwest of Huntsville.
According to the company, the new travel center is built on the belief that every traveler deserves comfort, good food, and a genuine welcome.
At Dolly’s, guests can stop by to relax, shop custom merch, and eat, including standout barbecue offerings from DLY BBQ, a fresh cup of Dolly’s Cup of Ambition Coffee, and a full-service sit-down cafe & restaurant. Whether stopping in for fuel, a hot meal, or a moment to stretch and recharge, visitors will find a space designed with real care and Tennessee hospitality.
A true gathering place for both travelers and the local community, the travel stop is the first of many planned locations, born from the partnership between Parton and her manager, Danny Nozell, and Gregory H. Sachs, who has owned and operated the trusted Tennessean Travel Stop brand since 2017.
The grand opening event will be a large-scale celebration, and all are welcome to attend and experience the travel stop firsthand. Additional details on grand opening festivities will be revealed in the coming weeks. For more information about Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, please visit www.dollystravelstops.com.
