Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop sits right off of I 65 N in Cornersville, TN
The tank is full. The open road calling.
Before you hit the highway, though, you have to make a few decisions about what you want to see, how much you can spend to get there and where to stop for snacks.
Today, we look at the economics of a road trip: the local, national, and global events and factors driving gas prices; how places like Buc-ee’s (aka the “Beaver Industrial Complex”) and Dolly’s Travel Stop drive business beyond the pump; and what’s new to see and do in Tennessee.
This episode was produced by Mary Mancini.
Guests:
- Megan Cooper, AAA spokesperson
- Chason Gordon, Texas Brands Reporter for Chron.com
- Jill Kilgore, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
- Daniel J Smith, Professor of Economics & Director Political Economy Research Institute, MTSU
Related links:
- NashVillager Podcast: Hit the road (WPLN)
- NashVillager Podcast: The great American road trip (WPLN)
- Dolly Parton takes shot at Buc-ee’s at trucker-friendly travel stop opening (Chron)
- Curious Nashville: Why Do Gas Prices Vary So Much Across Town? (WPLN)
- Tennessee Tourism Unveils What’s New This Summer (TN.gov)
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