Wawa celebrated the grand opening of its newest Murfreesboro store Thursday, marking the company’s fourth location in Tennessee.
The celebration at 5208 Veterans Parkway brought together customers, local officials, first responders and community partners as Wawa continues its expansion across Tennessee.
The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Wawa’s “Parade of the Ages” highlighting milestones from the company’s 200-year history and remarks from Wawa leadership about the company’s plans for continued growth in Tennessee.
The first 250 customers received free, limited-edition Wawa T-shirts, while free any-size hot coffee was offered to customers beginning Thursday and continuing through Sept. 13.
Local police and fire department teams also took part in Wawa’s “Hoagies for Heroes” competition. As part of the event, Wawa donated $1,000 to each department’s charity of choice.
Wawa representatives at the celebration included Joe Collins, director of store operations; Carolina Kruis, area manager; Chris Heydasch, general manager; and Wally Goose, the company’s mascot.
The Murfreesboro store is the fourth Wawa location to open in Tennessee as the retailer continues expanding into its 14th state. The company plans to open up to seven stores in Tennessee in 2026 and more than 50 stores across the state over the next 10 years.
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