What's New At Exit 407 Buc-ee's Update / Grand Opening of Petro's Chili and Chips / Russell Stover's

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[@subaru4me]

This is so funny for me. Growing up in the Bay Area we always had See's Candy's for the various holidays. Never heard of Russell Stover's until I took a trip back east.

[@collegeboiuw]

Advent calendar is a great German Christmas tradition. It’s something to look forward to every day. Please get one and share it with us.

[@sparklander]

Thank you for the update on Buc-ee's. Russell Stover's is always a fun time. We toured the Hammond's candy factory here in Denver, and it was a delight to see how the goodies are all made. Your dining budget for the month must be astronomical.

[@deannafromindiana2805]

Hope to come down when the Bucees opens. That food at Petro's looked so good. Thanks for another great video Will and Dawn!

[@bethhixon6320]

Russel Stovers started in KC and I had a dear friend who died last year who worked for the company. Watching your video made me think of my friend.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss

[@bethhixon6320]

@@yankeeinthesouth thank you

[@pameladulany1457]

Good to c that area guys. We had a Petros here in our mall Rivergate but closed about 10 yrs ago. Good to know that they are still around.

[@ritamcnabb5924]

Did you know that you can freeze chocolate candy? It freezes well....for months actually...and thaws well. And it tastes fresh when it's thawed out. Tastes good frozen too!

[@asianprince8718]

How long does it take until completely thawed out?

[@ritamcnabb5924]

@@asianprince8718 It thaws very fast

[@Marilyn-KY]

The food looked good. Thanks for the Buc-ee’s update.

[@aliciaburchell3012]

With Russell Stover, the best, to ME, are the cremes! Raspberry, strawberry...so light and fluffy inside with a delicate chocolate coating....YUM! And marshmallow covered in chocolate is always a win. You guys are too cute with Buc-ees! The baked potato at Petros looked so good - lol Will, who cares if it's healthy. (Potatoes need help!) Great job guys ty!

[@melodydwight8262]

The food looks great, so much is opening up there in TN, luv to move back again soon. Great video guys, thank u for sharing.

[@karenbass3507]

Petros was first introduced during the world's fair in Knoxville, TN in the early 80s. They were a sensation back then.

[@lindablair919]

I went to that World’s Fair but didn’t know about Petro’s.

[@michelledunn1715]

I worked at Petros until I became disabled. They were so good to me. Great food. Great company.

[@michelledunn1715]

I went to Worlds Fair the first day. I had my first Petro. Then I worked for them eventually.

[@Matts_Presentations]

Thanks for the Buc-ee's update. We had a Petro's, in Crosville TN that opened about nine years ago, but for whatever reason it didn't last very long.

[@mailtales6420]

I wouldn't pay $25 for that.

[@kellivest1970]

We love Bu-cees. We always stop at the one in Richmond Ky. We love the brisket.

[@patkennard9234]

Russell stover is a great stop. Hard to make a decision on what to buy. Nice to see the update on Bucees. Petro food looked good

[@gusnickles3672]

That food looked really good and who could resist those Stovers chocolate.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

😊🤗🍫🍫🍫

[@pinksparklystyle9745]

That calendar 📆 idea sounded cute!

[@FamousFiveAmos]

Love seeing the bucees progress!!! Just had a Petros open on Chattanooga in the Hixson area. Need to visit there.

[@cherylknighten1797]

Good candy deals

[@williamengland6119]

Hi guys, another great video! We are making a trip down from Wisconsin once bucees is open just to see it. We can't wait so thanks for the update. Please keep them coming. William

[@sandypetro8907]

Yum Yum & Yum. That food at Petro's looks amazing. My mouth is watering looking at that baked potato. Definitely something I would get . Can hardly wait for Buccees to open. Thank you for this video. 💕💕💕💕

[@JustMarian]

Yes to the advent calendar! They’re always fun.

[@AngelS-br3vv]

The baked potato looks so good! Russell stovers chocolate does too!!

[@spacedrivefilms]

We came in the back way 411. Didn't want to hit that traffic last week

[@mj1961christian]

You two always do a great job showing us what’s around!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you 😊

[@auntgracie4826]

Will & Dawn always do a great vlog. We have a client that brings us one of those big boxes of Russell Stoffers every Christmas. It’s great!

[@dianewilliams5271]

Thanks for sharing your experience! It all looks great!

[@ronconnies6090]

The Advent Calendar would be great to open and post on Instagram or live ☺️

[@Hazetruck]

Hey Will and Dawn. While you were in the annexed area of Sevierville. You were in the Kodak community.

[@RDan1982]

Exit 407, the happiest place in the world.

[@marilynmoeller8855]

Always wanted to go to this place but have never got there. Nice video

[@oldsoulkaty]

i can’t wait for buc-ee’s to officially open! i’m very excited. love y’all! thank you for another amazing video! ❤️

[@markdehart2009]

Went to Petro’s today it was awesome. Because of your videos we try a lot of the places you all rate👍🏻

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Great to hear! 😃👍🎅

[@Becoming_a_new_me]

It looked yummy, and I definitely think you should get the advent calendar.

[@jacobv4564]

That slawdawg was really sad. 😣 Thanks for the warning.

[@chrissyott4684]

Buy the calendar. I would like to see that. This was a fun video.

[@barbsnyder6806]

My mom asked for a Whitman Sampler every year for Xmas. Even though she’s gone, we still get one to have Xmas day. I wish there were Buc-ees in by Pennsylvania.

[@laurenbyers6505]

Great video guys!

[@SoonerGirlTravels]

All that candy is making me drool.

[@jadamills4082]

Our buc-ees opens the 21st of this month. I have never been to one ,so I am excited!

[@angeladpearson]

I love the idea of the advent calendar. Thank you for the updates! 😊

[@delanomiller]

I’ve never thought about getting my Christmas candy at Russell Stivers. Will definitely go out there. Thanks for sharing. Another great gas station eatery is in Maryville on Lamar Alexander Parkway or Hwy 321. It’s the ParkwayGrille in the Shell station. God bless.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks Delano

[@charmingcharlie8564]

Thanks for the update! Yall be safe!

[@lorin9532]

We’ve never been to the Russell stover store. We’ll definitely be checking it out on our yearly visit in May :) thanks for the video :)

[@yankeeinthesouth]

You should!

[@poppyll8426]

I had an original at the Worlds fair. You ate out of the Frito bag. It was so good.

[@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887]

Will and Dawn you all need to do a video of the flea market. We love hit the flea market when we come down........The Bearded Guy

[@michelledunn1715]

White chocolate ...Strawberries in the snow.

[@60174120]

Pettro's was playing my kind of music!

[@koalabear6722]

Oh, swimming in candy! Petro looks good, just never heard of it. You guys will be living at Buc-ees! Nice video TY

[@watchingfromthesideline1408]

Thanks will and dawn for the updates 👍 keep up the good work 👏 🙌

[@Angela-zf8sn]

I was thinking the same thing is there any potato in there🤣 looks great! Like that you told the prices of the 🍫 chocolates😋❤. Thanks Will and Dawn😁

[@boondockbound]

Hey will and dawn. We are coming back to pigeon forge to stay at the island on Dec 12th. Would love to meet y'all barely missed y'all at the aquarium last month

[@vwbugchic1961]

Great review 👍

[@abbynormal1557]

Yum!

[@ashleys_sadness]

Thank you for always showing if restaurants have a vegan option. I greatly appreciate it. I watch all of your videos regardless.

[@amandabrazeltonmcdonald3196]

Cool idea on the Advent calendar

[@ericalay9082]

doing the calendar would be awesome

[@ATJHTRAVELS]

Looks good great review a bit pricey sledgehammered that like button stay safe and blessed sharing out full watch

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks ATJH keep up the good livestreams

[@DJ-qw3bq]

I hope they put parking in for RV’s, trucks/cars pulling trailers. We got gas at the Richmond one but couldn’t park anywhere! All filled with cars!

[@evinrude1236]

Never had Petro's. We use to stop at the Athens TN exit on I-75 at the Russell Stovers store...but it is no longer there. Guess they combined them both into that one store now. 🤔

[@edniz2539]

A lot of times it is cheaper at Walgreens, CVS or Rite Aid. Outlets aren't always the lowest prices.

[@KarleneT]

Yea do the calendar 🙂 I am on IG alot and can watch/see

[@kellivest1970]

Yes, Russel Stover candy is so good. Get the calendar

[@kathyg1346]

I didn’t know that Russell stover store existed. That Whitman sampler brings back memories! My grandmother used to love that! Thank you for the video!

[@kens6985]

I've had Petro's a few times in Johnson City, I always go for the hot dogs, they are my favorite.

[@wmotjazz89]

Petros started at the 1982 Worlds Fair here in Knoxville. I remember eating my first Petro there. I go to the Powell location off Emory Rd in North Knox. It is good!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you for sharing your information with us 😊

[@eddgriffith1493]

Mama always said life is like a box of chocolate you never know what you're going to get

[@ericalay9082]

i got to go to bucees in richmond ky i got their fudge and it was awesome

[@amandaburgess7603]

I love Pedro's sweet tea with orange! Sadly, the one in Crossville closed years ago.

[@dawnbenchley7237]

Chili and chips looked great. I agree with Dawn on the baked potato. It looked so yummy.

[@Rhondagail]

Thanks for the video 📸 you all

[@Rhondagail]

😊🤗

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Our pleasure!

[@Rhondagail]

Let me know when you get your Thanksgiving card 🦃 the mailman picked it up from here yesterday

[@davidmckenzie3139]

Those smaller candies are also the right size for s’mores

[@tammystults7921]

SO COOL, Will and Dawn YOU DO A AWESOME JOB

[@313girl5]

We have a Petros in Maryville.

[@jenniferwood9349]

We just returned from PF watched for you guys but didn't see you anywhere. Traffic was terrible! We stopped at Russell Stover's and bought sugar free and regular candy. Was disappointed because was told they discontinued making chocolate covered cherries. We bought the gourmet apples and they were delicious. QVC sells those cute Christmas tins, but they're more expensive.

[@susanlamoreaux8723]

Did someone say candy??? Get out of my way Will and Dawn !!

[@watchingfromthesideline1408]

Lol

[@margueritestallings4498]

Get the calendar 👍😊

[@shinybrightsouth1585]

I want to try Petros. Looked great! I’ve been trying to eat at Frank Allen’s, but it always so busy.

[@asianprince8718]

SUNNY DAY

[@bretthong6137]

Bucees is addicting people to food

[@stephanieotts6236]

Doing the calendar would be cool

[@richards3862]

Russell stover is my favorite I always get 2 boxes around Christmas 🎄 those potatoes looked good 👍

[@smokeymountainhillbilly5131]

Petros was first introduced here in Tennessee at the 1982 worlds fair

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you so much for sharing your information 😊

[@bwgoofy]

♥️WILDWOMAN♥️ Love a good chili dog, minus slaw And chocolates are THE BEST ♥️WILDWOMAN ♥️

[@tommysmith9900]

Hey I would do the calendar for Dec

[@justinM88]

That Petros used to be a Dunkin

[@vpeter36]

Vegan options. Good to know!

[@vpeter36]

Is there an official day for Winterfest? The Inn at Christmas Place had theirs last night

[@vpeter36]

And Gatlinburg is different than Pigeon Forge I believe it by a few days. Please enlighten me

[@butchhill5656]

For the life of me I cannot understand the big deal about a Service station /Walmart . It's gonna jam up the exit.

[@lynnharmon3370]

CHOCOLATES!!! Take my money!! 💸💰

[@aliaperez7809]

You are a sweet gentle channel and I like the candy store ♥️

[@asianprince8718]

I also like candy stores, where nice decorations are.

[@lindakurman8642]

Kinda expensive but u wanted to show the choices. I’d like to taste it

[@tammycowan4972]

I think $25 is good for the calendar. You should do it.

[@carlavision6143]

Will and Dawn, I love Russell Stovers! I had gotten one of the dark chocolate coconut pumpkin back before Halloween. Your food looked so good especially the slaw dog! Really enjoyed your vlog!

[@kristaseyler654]

Get the calendar don't necessarily have to post it just enjoy it for yourselves and nothing like a good ol candy store . I can't wait to visit buccees someday !! I think you're overdue for a nice hotel stay !! Come visit Wisconsin sometime !!

[@asianprince8718]

Krista, are you from Wisconsin ? Is it getting very cold down there?

[@kristaseyler654]

@@asianprince8718 yes I live in Wisconsin it's not too bad right now but temps will be in the 30s and 40s next week .

[@asianprince8718]

@@kristaseyler654 I have never been there.....but I always wanna go there. I heard there is a big place there called Fiserv Forum, where people can enjoy American styled concert very often. Have you been to Fiserv Forum?

[@kristaseyler654]

@@asianprince8718 never heard of it

[@ericsoderquist3969]

You should go into the fireworks store 😊😊

[@marylou.d6379]

You do the advent calendar leading up to Christmas

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Still deciding 😕

[@williamkennedy1149]

Always stop at Russell Stovers. Go strait to the back for all the deals . We would buy the big boxes for our daughter and the nurses in the COVID wing at the hospital in Chicago

[@darlenedrummer8478]

👋😃

[@ryantowers2313]

I love Russell stover I got for the sugar free with stevia, we have a store in Dundee by Cabelas

[@313girl5]

Exit 407 is off of what highway?

[@donnasellers9422]

40

[@DJ-qw3bq]

I-40. Exit for Smokey Mountains

[@JeffreyLangdon]

Search Kodak, TN which is basically where Route 40 intersects the Winfield Dunn Parkway at Exit 407. Bucees is on SouthEast side of that intersection.