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Dolly Parton surprised fans at the grand opening of her Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville on June 24<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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The travel stop features Dolly-themed merchandise, a Southern restaurant, a dog park, and a mural by Britt Flood<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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Amenities include a trucker’s lounge with showers, a 24\/7 BBQ spot, and Dolly’s Cup of Ambition coffee shop<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It’s time to fuel up on your road trip with a cup of ambition!<\/p>\n
Dolly Parton<\/a>‘s highly anticipated Tennessean Travel Stop<\/a> has officially opened. The one-of-a-kind roadside rest stop in Cornersville, Tenn. held a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 24 to mark the grand opening \u2014 which even included a surprise appearance from the country music icon herself.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\nDolly Parton’s Tennessean Travel Stop opens on June 24
Credit: Courtesy of Dolly Parton<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
“I’m sure some of you want to know why I wanted a truck stop,” the “Jolene” singer, 80, told fans at the event, per The Tennesseean<\/em><\/a>. “Well, I couldn’t leave it to beavers,” she quipped, in reference to the mascot of the popular Texas-based rest stop chain Buc-ee’s<\/a>.<\/p>\nParton’s new destination features a host of amenities perfect for families and friends needing a quick pit stop or truckers who need a “home away from home,” according to the website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n![\"Dolly](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/FBA5A3D6135687C68B0DFDCB3900E838FAEFD91B9579DA9DA0D8D65D2ADE2E59\/subgraphmysterio\/resizefit_w960_h640;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Faol_people_articles_471%2F1488f26bbcebac3ffe0276b2372be45c\"\/)
<\/div>\nDolly Parton visits the Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville.
Credit: Courtesy of Dolly Parton<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
Of course, there’s an abundance of fuel pumps, EV charging stations and parking, but inside, travelers will find plenty of Dolly-themed merchandise, food, beverages and photo opportunities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/AB16ABB132AADDDCF8F0B03607234C1433B0B0BFDB636866F14B685B40E6FB05\/subgraphmysterio\/resizefit_w960_h640;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Faol_people_articles_471%2F67b7beb13ccce9971de661d025aefc93\"\/)
<\/div>\nThe general store at Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop
Credit: Courtesy of Dolly Parton<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
The general store \u2014 full of apparel, gifts, souvenirs and road-trip essentials \u2014 features a glittery chandelier made of guitars. The full-service restaurant offering Southern classics seats guests next to a stage ready for live performances.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/A08136B399D68B54511F2C060E28291BBCA4DD622B2435086EF79CEA3624E1AC\/subgraphmysterio\/resizefit_w960_h640;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Faol_people_articles_471%2F8e8ecc5a7365da96d9e08b3721fb6043\"\/)
<\/div>\nThe full service restaurant inside Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop
Credit: Courtesy of Dolly Parton<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
DLY BBQ, the grab-and-go restaurant, serves up slow-smoked meats and all the fixings 24\/7. Meanwhile, those needing a little pick-me-up can stop at Dolly’s Cup of Ambition<\/a> for coffee and pastries. The coffee line was created in partnership with the family-owned Community Coffee brand.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n![\"DLY](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/1B4C8AD4ADA41716D17B0AE0AABC9088E5B9A6AACF968A24ADF3B65BB51647E0\/subgraphmysterio\/resizefit_w960_h640;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Faol_people_articles_471%2Feef02e4e0ff99268c569294d99e19469\"\/)
<\/div>\nDLY BBQ at Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop
Credit: Courtesy of Dolly Parton<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
The trucker’s lounge comes complete with luxurious seating areas, showers and full-service laundry facilities.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Outside, there’s a patio, upstairs event space and even Doggy Parton, a fenced dog park. During the grand opening celebration, Wags & Walks, a local rescue, brought adoptable puppies for people to meet.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/7854338585D082867BDD15EDD036CD9D3504FF841D65D16DEBEDE0F1495817C8\/subgraphmysterio\/resizefit_w960_h640;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Faol_people_articles_471%2F5e96d96afcac4fcfb138aac2f5a3b3fc\"\/)
<\/div>\nThe trucker’s lounge at Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop
Credit: Courtesy of Dolly Parton<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
A beautiful mural created by Southern artist Britt Flood and commissioned exclusively for the travel stop in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development adorns one of the exterior walls. Measuring 40 feet wide and 13 feet tall, the piece combines the rolling pastures of Cornersville with silhouettes of the Great Smoky Mountains.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dolly Parton surprised fans at the grand opening of her Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville on June 24<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
The travel stop features Dolly-themed merchandise, a Southern restaurant, a dog park, and a mural by Britt Flood<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
Amenities include a trucker’s lounge with showers, a 24\/7 BBQ spot, and Dolly’s Cup of Ambition coffee shop<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It’s time to fuel up on your road trip with a cup of ambition!<\/p>\n
Dolly Parton<\/a>‘s highly anticipated Tennessean Travel Stop<\/a> has officially opened. The one-of-a-kind roadside rest stop in Cornersville, Tenn. held a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 24 to mark the grand opening \u2014 which even included a surprise appearance from the country music icon herself.<\/p>\n Dolly Parton’s Tennessean Travel Stop opens on June 24 “I’m sure some of you want to know why I wanted a truck stop,” the “Jolene” singer, 80, told fans at the event, per The Tennesseean<\/em><\/a>. “Well, I couldn’t leave it to beavers,” she quipped, in reference to the mascot of the popular Texas-based rest stop chain Buc-ee’s<\/a>.<\/p>\n Parton’s new destination features a host of amenities perfect for families and friends needing a quick pit stop or truckers who need a “home away from home,” according to the website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dolly Parton visits the Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville. Of course, there’s an abundance of fuel pumps, EV charging stations and parking, but inside, travelers will find plenty of Dolly-themed merchandise, food, beverages and photo opportunities.\u00a0<\/p>\n The general store at Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop The general store \u2014 full of apparel, gifts, souvenirs and road-trip essentials \u2014 features a glittery chandelier made of guitars. The full-service restaurant offering Southern classics seats guests next to a stage ready for live performances.\u00a0<\/p>\n The full service restaurant inside Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop DLY BBQ, the grab-and-go restaurant, serves up slow-smoked meats and all the fixings 24\/7. Meanwhile, those needing a little pick-me-up can stop at Dolly’s Cup of Ambition<\/a> for coffee and pastries. The coffee line was created in partnership with the family-owned Community Coffee brand.\u00a0<\/p>\n DLY BBQ at Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop The trucker’s lounge comes complete with luxurious seating areas, showers and full-service laundry facilities.\u00a0<\/p>\n Outside, there’s a patio, upstairs event space and even Doggy Parton, a fenced dog park. During the grand opening celebration, Wags & Walks, a local rescue, brought adoptable puppies for people to meet.<\/p>\n The trucker’s lounge at Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop A beautiful mural created by Southern artist Britt Flood and commissioned exclusively for the travel stop in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development adorns one of the exterior walls. Measuring 40 feet wide and 13 feet tall, the piece combines the rolling pastures of Cornersville with silhouettes of the Great Smoky Mountains.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Credit: Courtesy of Dolly Parton<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>
Credit: Courtesy of Dolly Parton<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>
Credit: Courtesy of Dolly Parton<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>
Credit: Courtesy of Dolly Parton<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>
Credit: Courtesy of Dolly Parton<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>
Credit: Courtesy of Dolly Parton<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n