Dolly Parton’s Tennessean Travel Stop

The legendary Dolly Parton—country music superstar, theme park owner, award-winning actress and philanthropist—added a new title to her long resume: travel center operator. 

Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop opened for business on June 24, 2026, focusing on the idea that every stop on the highway should feel a little more like home. The travel stop is a joint venture between Parton, her manager Danny Nozell and Gregory H. Sachs, who has owned and operated the Tennessean Travel Stop since 2017. 

The travel stop, located about 60 miles south of Nashville, is a reimagined and renovated Tennessean Travel Stop and a proof of concept that will inform future locations.