Sheetz Store Eyed for Site of Former Mountaineer Inn on Tunnel Road
A Sheetz convenience store is being considered as a replacement for the defunct Mountaineer Inn on Tunnel Road in Asheville, North Carolina. The proposal has generated discussion about the future of the property and its iconic, yet controversial, "hillbilly" sign.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 3, 2026 —
A proposal to replace the long-closed Mountaineer Inn on Tunnel Road in Asheville, North Carolina, with a Sheetz convenience store is under consideration, sparking conversations about the property’s future and its distinctive roadside signage.
The current site, which formerly housed the Mountaineer Inn, has been vacant for some time. The potential development by Sheetz, a chain of gas stations and convenience stores, represents a significant shift for the location.
The proposal also brings renewed attention to the property’s well-known, and at times controversial, “hillbilly” sign. The future of this landmark, which has been a fixture on Tunnel Road for decades, is a point of discussion as plans for a new business emerge.
Further details regarding the specifics of the Sheetz proposal, including any timelines for review or potential construction, were not immediately available. The outcome of discussions surrounding the property’s redevelopment and the fate of its iconic sign remain pending.
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