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Dolly Parton takes shot at Buc-ee’s as she opens her own truck stop
By Stephanie Koithan at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Grammy-winning country legend Dolly Parton had a few choice words for Texas truck stop chain Buc-ee’s at the opening of her competing business venture, Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop. “I’m sure some of you are wondering why I wanted a truck stop,” Parton said. “Well, I couldn’t leave it to beaver...
Key takeaway “I’m sure some of you are wondering why I wanted a truck stop,” Parton said.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
Dolly Parton's decision to open her own truck stop, Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop, and her subsequent jab at Buc-ee's, raises questions about the potential impact on the San Antonio area's truck stop landscape. Buc-ee's has a significant presence in Texas, and its reputation for cleanliness and wide range of amenities has made it a popular stop for travelers. If Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop plans to expand to Texas, it could potentially draw customers away from Buc-ee's locations in the San Antonio area. This could lead to increased competition, potentially driving improvements in services and amenities at local truck stops. San Antonio residents and frequent travelers may be interested in seeing how this new competitor affects the local market, and whether Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop can replicate its success in Tennessee in the heart of Texas.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Grammy-winning country legend Dolly Parton had a few choice words for Texas truck stop chain Buc-ee’s at the opening of her competing business venture, Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop. “I’m sure some of you are wondering why I wanted a truck stop,” Parton said. “Well, I couldn’t leave it to beaver...
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