Country singer-songwriter and Tennessee native Dolly Parton is adding a new stop on her career tour with the opening of her first travel center, Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop.
The singer partnered with the team behind Tennessean Travel Stop to rebrand and revitalize its flagship Cornersville, Tennessee, location along Interstate 65. Additional locations across Tennessee and beyond will be announced in 2026, the company said on its website.
“I have spent the bulk of my life on the road, and more specifically on a bus,” said Parton. “All the years spent visiting greasy spoon cafes, truck stops and roadside pit stops have given me an understanding of what traveler’s desire on the road. Whether you are driving a truck, a bus or a car, you want a place that feels like home and recharges you for the rest of your journey. I believe we will fill a void out there on the highways, all while bringing the heart and soul of Tennessee.”
The first rebranded location is set to serve as both proof of concept and as the flagship location for the Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop banner, the website said. Specific design details are being kept under wraps until the official unveiling, but the company said the venture is already moving through the necessary permitting and partnership phases, “setting the stage for expansion across key travel corridors in the coming years.”
“The Tennessean has long been a ‘home away from home’ for truck drivers, travelers and locals alike. Our roots in this community run deep—we’ve created jobs, built connection and welcomed generations of people through our doors,” said Gregory H. Sachs, chairman/CEO of the Tennessean Travel Stop and Sachs Capital Group. “This new partnership allows us to carry that legacy forward in a way that celebrates everything special about Tennessee. Together with Dolly and her team, we’re reimagining what a travel stop can be—transforming it into a warm, inviting destination where everyone feels welcome to slow down, kick up their feet and stay awhile.”
“This project reflects Dolly’s love for her home state and her commitment to supporting local business, community and the travelers who keep America moving,” said Danny Nozell, CEO of CTK Enterprises and long-time manager of Parton.
Dolly served as the featured entertainer for the 1986 NACS Show closing banquet in New Orleans. Find highlights from the 2025 NACS Show and information on the 2026 Show, which will take place October 6-9 in Las Vegas, at nacsshow.com.