New Love’s opens in Nickajack Lake, Tenn.

Oct 28, 2013

Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new travel stop in Nickajack Lake, Tenn., on I-24, Exit 158.

The Nickajack Lake Love’s includes 94 truck parking spaces, Subway and McDonald’s restaurants and a Love’s Truck Tire Care center. The location is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Bulk DEF will be available at the pump at all diesel lanes, along with RFID cardless fueling technology, CAT scales, seven showers and other amenities.

For a limited time, professional truck drivers can earn up to five points with their “My Love Rewards” loyalty cards during the Level Up! promotion at all Love’s locations.

The opening of Nickajack Lake brings the total number of Love’s Travel Stops in Tennessee to 11. It’s the company’s first store in the southeastern part of Tennessee.

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