Tommy's Express

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while a delivery driver was washing his truck at Tommy’s Express, he heard an odd announcement over the loud speaker: ‘Attention, your vehicle is being washed by someone who believes they’re in a western movie.’ The delivery driver looked around confused but then burst out laughing as another voice crackled through the speakers: ‘This is the Outlaw Express, and I’m takin’ yer ride for a spin!’ Turning to his truck, he saw that it had been decorated with old-western-style props—a sombrero, a fake mustache, even a bandito mask on the windshield. From then on, whenever anyone mentioned Tommy’s Express, people would smile and say, “That place sure knows how to put on a show!”

2. Late one night, as a delivery driver was hosing down his van at Tommy’s Express, he noticed something odd—a soft humming sound coming from the hose itself. Curious, he followed the noise and found an old coin stuck in the nozzle. With a smile, he cleaned it off—and suddenly, the water started singing along with his favorite song! From then on, Tommy’s Express became known for its musical car washes, attracting not only drivers but also neighbors who came just to hear the harmonies while their cars got clean.

3. Late one night, as a delivery driver was polishing his bike at Tommy’s Express, an old man approached and asked for directions to the moon. The delivery driver looked puzzled but smiled and pointed skyward with a twinkle in his eye. The old man nodded gratefully, paid for his car wash, and walked out into the night. A few minutes later, a small rocket took off from behind Tommy’s Express, carrying a note that read: ‘Thanks for the cleanest launchpad!’

4. At Tommy’s Express, an old man was washing his car when his grandson ran over. ‘Grandpa, look!’ pointing at the water streaming from the hose. The man squinted into the spray and swore he saw a shadowy figure waving back. The old man stopped mid-wash, rubbed his eyes, but the figure was gone. Shaking his head, he turned back to his car—only to find his grandson had drawn a big smiley face on it with soap suds. 'Hey Grandpa,' grinned the boy, 'that’s what I meant!'