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TravelCenters of America (TA) recently announced the opening of a new store in Cookeville, Tennessee.

The new TA Express store (1750 Salem Road) is located off I-40 at exit 288 in Cookeville.

Amenities at the Cookeville TA Express include:

  • 59 truck parking spaces
  • 6 diesel dispensers
  • Hardee’s, Sbarro, and El Tapatio Fresh Mex restaurants
  • Driver lounge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gym facilities

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TA Travel Center celebrates opening in Cookeville

Photo above courtesy of Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce.

Food, travel, gratitude and high expectations fill the festivities

Cookeville – The suitcases are strategically packed in the back of the SUV. Who said all that Tetris wouldn’t pay off? You made it fit. Everyone is strapped in, and the family heads down I-40 on the trip of a lifetime.

Fuel is a key component to that passage, for both the family and the vehicle, and now the TA Travel Center at 1750 Salem Road just off 111 in Cookeville is open and humming. It officially opened its doors Feb. 22, but this morning TA officials, County and City officials, friends, family and community celebrated the long journey from vision to the reality of a grand opening.

“We have a great team together here,” David McCormick, TA general manager told the crowd. “We have been very, very fortunate to have the team that we have together. I’d like to thank our business partners and our partner owners. They have been great to work with and given us a beautiful facility.”

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Decked out – The TA decorated for the occasion.

McCormick told the Upper Cumberland Business Journal the process hasn’t been smooth, but it went well.

“One of the things the development partners wanted to do was to develop this side of town and this exit and get things growing over here with more businesses,” said McCormick. “Hopefully, that is what we are doing.”

The TA has three restaurants and and open dining concept with a Hardees, Sbarro and El Tapatio.

“We had some suppliers running behind on things,” said McCormick. “One of the big things was electrical panels,” said McCormick. “Other than that, everything else was pretty smooth.”

The facility offers a TA truck center and parking for 59 trucks, reserve parking (online), six showers with a handicapped shower, a truckers lounge and on-site laundry. But, in the travel center business, location is key.

“We are right here on the interstate,” said McCormick, “and we have got signs going up on the interstate. We are in a good location. Right here where they put the new traffic lights up, and we are hoping it’s going to grow.”

McCormick said the Upper Cumberland community played a role in the success of the build.

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Roll on – Huff and Puff driver fuels up for the road ahead.

“I’d like to thank everyone,” said McCormick. “My employees and my partners invested in the building. They made all this happen. We pulled together a good group of employees. We have been competitive on pay wages. In a time when it is hard to hire people, we’ve not had a hard time hiring people. We have been very fortunate to get good people.”

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TA – The long building process is complete and drivers are welcome.

Hinal Tanwar, Co-Owner of the facility, said the reception has been overwhelming.

“It’s super exciting,” said Tanwar. “We had the vision to develop this exit and give a reason for the other side of town to come here. That was the vision, and I think it is happening.”

She said supply chain issues were a struggle that are “here to stay for a while,” but they worked through those issues and have hired up to 91 employees.

“But, I think we are down to 60 or 70 employees right now,” said Tanwar.

As the road stretches in front of you on the next family trek and you need fuel for the journey, Tanwar has some advice.

“Come and check us out,” she said.

For more information visit them at  https://www.ta-petro.com  or call 931-559-8239.

UCBJ photos.

Ron Moses is the managing editor of the Upper Cumberland Business Journal and can be reached via email. Send an email.

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TA Travel Center on Hwy. 111 plans official opening for first of year

Cookeville – Travelers and truck drivers will soon have another option as they roll through Cookeville. The TA Express Travel Center on Hwy. 111 plans to open its doors to the public at the first of the year, TA Express maintenance manager John Luick told the Upper Cumberland Business Journal.

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The travel center is located on Highway 111 on exit 288 at the former Amish owned gas station and truck stop site. The former building has been demolished and the new 16,200 square-foot structure has taken form.

“We are listening to our guests’ feedback and are pleased to offer what they are looking for – a welcoming and engaging travel center experience- through newly built and refreshed locations,” Jon Pertchik, CEO of TA said on ta-petro.com . “As we continue growing to serve more travelers, we are enhancing their experience by expanding food offerings, supporting guest health and continuing to update and upgrade our sites.”

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On site, there will be a Sbarro, Hardees, El Tapatio, a dog wash, adjacent truck wash, public laundry and more. The foundation has been laid on the 6 truck fueling station and plans include six islands for cars.

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TA says their mission is to “return every traveler to the road better than they came”. They offer over 275 full service travel centers, serve 44 States and 40 franchise operated sites. TA has been operating for 50 Years and employ over 19 thousand people.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Ron Moses is the managing editor of the Upper Cumberland Business Journal and can be reached via email. Send an email.

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Always fresh, hot and served up with a smile and enthusiasm. I'm completely addicted to the queso Birria tacos they are decadent beyond compare. Other favorites are the carnitas bowl. The queso and the assortment of beverages offered as well. This is a local chain doing a counter version of their menu and it's working for them! Please stop in and support this place, your taste buds will thank you a thousand times over.

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Reallllllly good authentic Mexican flavor here! You get the "build your own" feel of chipotle with the authentic taste of good Mexican food. My bf and I got the Birria burrito to share and the meat was so flavorful and tender that we went back and got a second burrito. Their horchata is really good as well. Definitely recommend and would come back next time we are in the area.

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#27/2023 Just like a Chipotle or a Moe's Southwest grill etc. The El Tapiato fresh Mex grill inside the new TA Travel Center food court functions the same way. Did you have breakfast hours but they are only from 6:00 until 10 in the morning 7 days a week. They pretty much have choose your build your kind of food that you want Tex Mex style. With the bowls or the burritos or the tacos everything there pick and choose how you like it. I did not eat here but I will be trying it when I come back again this is brand new just like the rest of the food court it was just recently opened. Checked it out asked a few questions and got some pictures and notice it is very similar to the other style eating facilities I referenced. I hope this new TA Travel Center does real good for the same owner who still owns from the prior facility that was there at one time. But I wanted to create a Yelp page for those to feel free to use so I did.

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Stopped at the TA express to get gas and grab a bite to eat. Fortunately for us we found this little hidden gem. The food was wonderful and portion plenty to two people. The young men cooking and serving were very friendly and gave quick service. Kind of a mix of Chipotle and a regular Mexican restaurant. Not our regular lunch on a travel day with our fifth wheel. Other truck stops should take notice.

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This is the best authentic Mexican food I have had in Tennessee. I am from California and Arizona. Very tasty, quality ingredients, great service with a smile, and I couldn't recommend them more highly. If you like Mexican food, just go to El Tapatio Fresh Mex (in the TA travel center parking lot) - odd location for such a gem, but you won't regret going.

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