A fanatic ranks his favorite things on the menu at the famous Texas chain, Buc-ee’s After years of road trips and even witnessing one of the country’s largest Buc-ee’s being recently installed in our hometown, we’ve been able to soak in the Buc-ee’s travel center experience in multiple locations. Famous for its size, its snacks and its clean restrooms, I
Smoky Mountain Buc-ee’s remains the largest store, at least for now When the self-styled “home of the world’s cleanest bathrooms, delicious barbecue, freshest food and friendliest beaver” announced plans to build the world’s largest convenience store in Kodak (near Sevierville, Tennessee), it generated a lot of attention. And now, the Kodak location is officially open, and it is the largest
A round-up of Dolly Parton’s siblings, where they are now Dolly Parton is the fourth of twelve siblings. Her parents are Robert and Avie Lee Parton, and thanks to the big family, Dolly has many nieces and nephews. Whenever Dolly’s siblings are brought up, the song “Old Black Kettle” comes to my mind. My mama and daddy must have loved
Everything you need to know about Skyland Ranch before you visit As someone who grew up in the Smoky Mountains, I’ve explored just about every attraction in town and eaten at most of the local restaurants. As a result, I’ve experienced some great attractions and great dining, and I’ve also had a few not-so-great experiences. With this in mind, I
Tennessee native lists favorite things about local favorite attraction The Apple Barn Cider Mill and General Store is a popular, iconic destination in Sevierville Tennessee, very close to the Pigeon Forge line. I love going there for the shopping, apple treats and especially the winery. Plus, two local favorite restaurants are on the property – Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant and Farmhouse
What makes Buc-ee’s bathrooms so special? We tested them to find out Buc-ee’s has stores in Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, Kentucky, and yes, Tennessee. The Texas-based convenience store chain/cult built its reputation on three prongs. These prongs include a wide variety of food and snacks, lots of gas pumps, and perhaps the most well-known, unusually spacious and famously clean restrooms. IN
A Southerner shares his first experience at a Buc-ee’s We were on I-75 heading south through Georgia and running late. But once we passed Chattanooga, temptation in the form of Buc-ees billboards was everywhere. The billboards promised seemingly endless rows of gas pumps with cheap gas. Not to mention the cleanest bathrooms in the United States, with enough urinals to
The long-awaited 74,000 sq foot flagship Buc-ee’s Family Travel Center, complete with 120 fueling positions, EV charging stations and a car wash over 250 feet long in Sevier County opened in 2023. And along with the arrival of Buc-ee’s, came the congested traffic. Is Buc-ee’s at Exit 407 a bad idea? It is not. Buc-ee’s is a wonder. But the question we all had was if the infrastructure was
Soaky Mountain Waterpark is one of the new attractions in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. And even though it only recently opened in 2020, they are still bringing us new attractions and improved guest experiences throughout the park with each new season. When you’re planning a summer trip to the Smokies, you may be curious on what exactly
First-time visitors to the Smokies will quickly notice a less-than-desirable quirk about local restaurants in Pigeon Forge – reservations are a rare offering. There may be many reasons why a local restaurant decides it’s better off without a reservation system, particularly in Pigeon Forge. But the primary reason boils down to money. You see, it just doesn’t make sense to