Will Dolly’s travel store compete with Buc-ee’s? The Texas chain is tops in these areas

Dolly Parton recently joked about not leaving the travel stop business “to the beavers,” a reference to the Buc-ee’s chain and its iconic mascot. Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop opened June 24, 2026, to much fanfare, including an appearance from the 80-year-old country music legend.