Dolly Parton is bringing her signature warmth to the open highway. The country legend has announced the grand opening of Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, a first-of-its-kind travel center welcoming guests on June 24th. The flagship sits at exit 22 off I-65 in Cornersville, TN, about one hour south of Nashville and one hour northwest of Huntsville.
The concept turns the ordinary roadside stop into a genuine destination. Built for professional drivers, families and everyday road-trippers, the space centers on comfort, good food and Tennessee hospitality.
The food lineup carries real personality. Guests can dig into barbecue from DLY BBQ, grab a cup of Dolly’s Cup of Ambition Coffee, and settle into a full-service sit-down cafe and restaurant. Visitors stopping for fuel, a hot meal, or a moment to stretch will find a place designed with care.
The location holds a few one-of-a-kind touches. An original mural stands as a permanent love letter to Cornersville, and a tour bus inspired by the one Dolly has ridden for years sits on-site as a photo-worthy nod to her life on the road.
The venture grew from a partnership between Parton, her manager Danny Nozell, and Gregory H. Sachs, who has owned and operated the trusted Tennessean Travel Stop brand since 2017. It draws on Dolly’s lifelong bond with the open road, from her childhood in the hills of East Tennessee to decades of touring the world by bus.
This flagship is the first of many planned locations. The grand opening will be a large-scale celebration, and everyone’s welcome to attend. More details on the festivities will surface in the coming weeks.