Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop opened its doors to the public on June 24, kicking off a weeklong grand opening celebration. Located at Exit 22 off I‑65 in Cornersville, about one hour south of Nashville and one hour northwest of Huntsville, the travel stop welcomed travelers with food, live music and giveaways.
Grand opening day
Opening day featured food sampling from DLY BBQ, samples of Cup of Ambition (Dolly’s new coffee brand launched in partnership with Community Coffee), live music on the main stage featuring Alison Nichols, Taylor Ocano, Lovella, and local acoustic duo Songbird, and giveaways throughout the afternoon.
Grand opening week
The celebration continued through July 2 with live music on the main stage, giveaways, and surprises:
- Thursday, June 25: Dollyoke – a special night of Dolly’s hits, country favorites, and songs of the road
- Friday, June 26: Live music from TNT Acoustic (5‑8 p.m.) and Mike Ponder Band on the Upstairs Patio (9 p.m.‑12 a.m.)
- Saturday, June 27: Live music from Brad & Eric (5‑8 p.m.) and Southern Harmony on the Upstairs Patio (9 p.m.‑12 a.m.)
- Sunday, June 28: Live music from Audrey See (2‑5 p.m.) and Scotty Freel (5‑8 p.m.)
- Monday, June 29: Live music from Dalton Lee (2‑5 p.m.) and Tim Cannon (5‑8 p.m.)
- Tuesday, June 30: Live music from The Berrys (2‑5 p.m.) and Alison Nichols (5‑8 p.m.)
- Wednesday, July 1: Live music from Thomas Heath (2‑5 p.m.) and Taylor Ocano (5‑8 p.m.)
- Thursday, July 2: Live music from Taylor Teasley (2‑5 p.m.) and Rebecca Lee Daniels (5‑8 p.m.)
Grand Finale – July 3
The Grand Opening Week concludes on July 3, with a full‑scale community celebration starting at 5 p.m. The evening features live music from Escape Band, a cornhole competition, bounce houses, raffle prizes, a food truck, ice cream, and a fireworks display.
About Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop
Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop is a first‑of‑its‑kind travel center experience born from the partnership between Dolly Parton, Danny Nozell, and Gregory H. Sachs, owner of the trusted Tennessean Travel Stop brand. Inspired by her lifelong connection to the open road, it reimagines what a roadside stop can be for truck drivers, families, and travelers of all kinds. The travel stop offers a welcoming place to rest, refuel, and make the road a little kinder.