Willie's Place in Carl's Corner, Texas, has been sold at auction to TravelCenters of America following a foreclosure suit.
The truckstop and entertainment complex, situated on 15 acres off of I-35, was named after legendary country singer Willie Nelson. It officially opened in early 2009, featuring 12 fueling lanes for tractor-trailers plus a wide-load island; two restaurants; a convenience store; a saloon; a gift shop; and a 500-seat theater for live music performances. According to published reports, it had never turned a profit. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but the bankruptcy court allowed a creditor to foreclose on the operation.
President Carl Cornelius founded the town of Carl's Corner in the late 1980s to house Carl's Corner Truck Stop, and co-founded Willie Nelson Biodiesel Co. in 2004 with longtime friend Nelson to distribute BioWillie fuel.
According to The Hillsboro (Texas) Reporter, the truckstop was sold on the Hill County Courthouse steps last week, with Travelcenters of America winning with a $6.4 million bid.
TA Buys Willie's Place
Willie's Place in Carl's Corner, Texas, has been sold at auction to TravelCenters of America following a foreclosure suit
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