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New Convenience Stores Rise Amid Safety Incidents

9/17/2025

Summary

Story summary

Landmark Market, featuring eight fuel pumps, is nearing completion at U.S. Highway 45 Bypass and Old Hickory Boulevard, replacing the fire-damaged Goldline from May 2021.
North Carolina led new convenience store openings in August 2025, with Casey’s and Wawa expanding.
MYS Energy plans to reopen a former Sunoco station in Broadlands as My Market, though an opening date is not set.
A proposed Kwik Market in Greenfield seeks to revitalize a vacant site with a convenience store and retail spaces.
A Dodge Durango crashed into Circle K near KLO Middle School, injuring four, but no serious injuries occurred.

History

Historical Context

The destruction of the Goldline convenience store in Nashville by fire in 2021 marked a pivotal moment in local retail dynamics. By August 2025, North Carolina saw a 25% increase in convenience store openings, led by companies like Casey’s and Wawa. This trend reflects a broader revitalization of urban spaces, driven by consumer demand and urban planning initiatives.

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Story summary

Landmark Market, featuring eight fuel pumps, is nearing completion at U.S. Highway 45 Bypass and Old Hickory Boulevard, replacing the fire-damaged Goldline from May 2021.
North Carolina led new convenience store openings in August 2025, with Casey’s and Wawa expanding.
MYS Energy plans to reopen a former Sunoco station in Broadlands as My Market, though an opening date is not set.
A proposed Kwik Market in Greenfield seeks to revitalize a vacant site with a convenience store and retail spaces.
A Dodge Durango crashed into Circle K near KLO Middle School, injuring four, but no serious injuries occurred.

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