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These 10 gas stations were ranked among the best in U.S. Tennessee is only home to half of them.

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June 17, 2024

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These 10 gas stations were ranked among the best in U.S. Tennessee is only home to half of them.

With giants like Buc-ee’s expanding into other states, convenience stores are stepping up their game.

USA TODAY recently made a list of the ten best gas stations in the United States. Of these ten gas stations, Tennessee can say it has half of them. It is set to gain a few more in the coming years as businesses are expanding into the Volunteer State.

Here are the best gas stations according to the public.

10 best gas stations in the United States

Tennessee doesn’t have a claim to the top two gas stations in the country − yet. It was announced that Hy-vee would be infiltrating the Tennessee market through a series of store openings in Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville.

Kwik Trip based in Wisconsin.
Hy-vee based in Iowa.
Casey’s based in Iowa.
Royal Farms based in Maryland.
RaceTrac based in Missouri.
Maverik based in Utah.
Rutter’s based in Pennsylvania.
Travel Centers of America based in Ohio.
QuikTrip based in Oklahoma.
Buc-ee’s based in Texas.

Popular gas stations in Tennessee

Of the top ten, Tennessee has Casey’s, RaceTrac, Travel Centers of America, QuikTrip and Buc-ee’s.

Casey’s has locations across the entire state. Buc-ee’s is set to follow with centers in East, Middle and West Tennessee.

RaceTrac has locations centered around Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville. Travel Centers of America has four across Tennessee with one in Franklin, Jackson, Knoxville and Nashville. QuikTrip is centered in Middle and West Tennessee.

Buc-ee’s in Tennessee

Buc-ee’s newest opening is happening just 23 miles away from Nashville in Kentucky. This is the closest Buc-ee’s location to Nashville. The previous closest was Crossville which is two hours away.

It was recently announced that a Buc-ee’s location would be opening in the coming years for West Tennessee. Fayette County is going to be the recipient of the newest Tennessee location. The location is less than an hour away from Memphis, though it will probably be a lot longer when it first opens.

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More than 8,500 layoffs hit Tennessee in 2025, nearly 19% increase from 2024

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December 13, 2025

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More than 8,500 layoffs hit Tennessee in 2025, nearly 19% increase from 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee employers laid off more than 8,500 workers in 2025 compared to 7,320 last year, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development.

This is about a 19% increase in layoffs, with WARN notices impacting 8,691 Tennesseans to date. As of 2023, 5,168 Tennessee workers were laid off through WARN notices.

Counties in Middle Tennessee impacted include:

Davidson
Sumner
Maury
Rutherford
Williamson
Wilson
Coffee
DeKalb
Bedford
Lawrence
Putnam

The largest layoff this year was in Maury County. Come January, 710 employees will be laid off from GM Ultium Cells’ Spring Hill facility. Research Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee Knoxville Michael Kofoed tells FOX 17 News that the facility is is likely impacted by the rise on steel tariffs ruled out by the Trump administration. He adds steel tariffs raise input costs for employers which directly impacts employees’ salary or employment.

The second largest layoff impacted 658 workers at Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC in Rutherford County with 615 workers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center permanently laid off. WARN notices are reports a company is required to file with the state to give workers time to find future employment.

Kofoed states that Tennessee is seeing a troubling trend, with layoffs skyrocketing since 2023.

“That is a very big and concerning number,” Kofoed said.

According to CNBC, more than 1.1 million U.S. employees were laid off this year, the highest 11-month total since 2020.

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Nonprofit rescues 11 ‘emaciated and suffering’ animals from Tennessee property ahead of dangerous cold snap

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December 12, 2025

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Nonprofit rescues 11 ‘emaciated and suffering’ animals from Tennessee property ahead of dangerous cold snap

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) is asking for donations after rescuing 11 animals Friday.

ARC said it was contacted by law enforcement in an unidentified rural Tennessee area to rescue five dogs and six cats in what the nonprofit is calling “Operation Cold Snap.”

In the rescue, the nonprofit took in two emaciated Great Danes, three Pit Bulls and six cats. ARC said some of the animals are emaciated and suffering from untreated bite wounds and infections.

The nonprofit said the animals were kept without heat or regular care.

ARC shared a video of the rescue. In it, you can see the property s in disarray with trash littering the floor and overturned furniture.

This rescue comes just days before Middle Tennessee is expected to see its coldest temperatures of the season.

Now, ARC is asking for donations to help the 11 animals rescued Operation Cold Snap. Those interested in donating can do so on the nonprofit’s website.

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Alex Golesh hires former Tennessee analyst as Auburn’s coordinator

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December 12, 2025

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Alex Golesh hires former Tennessee analyst as Auburn’s coordinator

Alex Golesh was introduced as Auburn’s head coach on Dec. 1. He served as Tennessee’s offensive coordinator and tight ends coach from 2021-22.

Golesh announced the hiring of Jacob Bronowski as Auburn’s special teams coordinator. He served as the Vols’ special teams analyst in 2021 under head coach Josh Heupel. Bronowski was also under Heupel at UCF in 2020 as special teams quality control.

“His track record is outstanding,” Golesh said of Bronowski. “He developed multiple national award contenders, including a Lou Groza Award winner, and has led some of the top special teams units in the country.

“I saw up close when we worked together before that coach Bronowski understands that special teams can be a championship difference-maker, and he’s proven he can develop elite specialists. He brings exactly the attention to detail and relentless work ethic we need in our program.”

Auburn will play at Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.

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