Hundreds of fans and Middle Tennessee residents gathered in Cornersville for the grand opening celebration of the first-ever Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop on June 24th. The roadside destination was inspired by the country music superstar’s years on tour and aims to make “the road a little kinder for everyone who travels it.”
Every detail of the space was thoughtfully curated, from a gemstone-encrusted guitar chandelier to countless nods to her beloved lyrics. Guests were among the first to experience all that Dolly’s Travel Stop has to offer – from traditional Southern cooking to photo ops and more.
Dolly Parton Personally Welcomes Guests At Grand Opening
To commemorate the official opening, Dolly Parton made a special appearance alongside her business partners, Danny Nozell and Gregory H. Sachs, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Dolly shared:
“Well, the doors are open and I could not be prouder. Whether you are hauling loads, hauling the family, or just passing through, we built this place for you.”
She describes the ways that the travel stop aims to make guests feel at home and adds:
“Good food, real rest, a little music, and people who are genuinely glad you stopped in…that’s what the road has always deserved, and that is what you will find here. Welcome home.”
The “9 to 5” singer cut the ribbon in front of the new business with bedazzled pink shears as bright butterfly confetti erupted above the crowd.
Features Of Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop
Cup of Ambition: coffee and ice cream shop offering Dolly’s signature coffee brand
DLY BBQ: fuel up with grab-and-go BBQ favorites and breakfast sandwiches
Full-Service Restaurant: dine-in with tradition homestyle cooking and Southern favorites
Retail Store: featuring exclusive merchandise and gifts for all ages
Trucker’s Lounge: provides truckers a place to relax with showers and laundry facilities on site
Butterfly Lullaby (Mountain Gospel): an original mural created by Southern artist Britt Flood and commissioned exclusively for the travel stop in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop is located at 3686 Pulaski Highway, Cornersville, TN 37047 and is open 24/7.
