Weigel's

Weigel's is a family-owned convenience store chain headquartered in Powell, Tennessee. It has a rich history dating back to 1931. Founded by Lynn B. and William W. Weigel, the company began with a modest herd of four cows, selling raw milk in 10-gallon cans.

By 1935, they expanded into bottling pasteurized milk, and by 1938, they had introduced a home delivery service. The company further diversified in 1947 by adding ice cream and cottage cheese production to their offerings.

Company History and Innovation

In 1958, Weigel's opened its first drive-through store in Knoxville, Tennessee. This was primarily to provide an outlet for their returnable gallon milk jugs and other dairy products. This store marked the beginning of their convenience store operations.

The company continued to innovate by introducing self-service gasoline pumps in 1970. In recent years, they expanded into prepared foods, including pizza and chicken programs.

Locations and Services

Weigel's operates 84 locations across East Tennessee. Their convenience stores offer a range of products and services including 100% conventional non-ethanol gasoline, auto diesel, and various prepared foods such as bakery items, Dippin' Chicken, Ellie Ice, espresso, and pizza.

Many locations also feature amenities like ATMs, lottery tickets, propane tank exchanges, and truck fueling services.

Locations include:

• Chattanooga, TN, USA

Subsidiaries and Product Lines

In addition to their convenience stores, Weigel's owns and operates Broadacre Dairy Inc. This subsidiary processes milk, tea, juices, and eggnog for their stores.

They also own Red Barn Foods, a bakery supplying daily deliveries of donuts, cookies, and muffins.

Expansion and Future Outlook

The company has been expanding its presence in the Chattanooga area. Multiple locations offer a variety of amenities to meet the needs of local residents and travelers.

Overall, Weigel's continues to evolve with a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. Their commitment to quality products and services remains strong.