Kroger Fuel Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Kroger Fuel Center, a regular once asked aloud: ‘Why does that gas pump always seem to be talking back?’ A delivery driver overheard and joked, ‘It’s not talking, it’s just telling you how much money you’re wasting!’ The regular grinned, replying, ‘Well, at least I know now why my budget is so tight.’ Everyone laughed, and the friendly banter became part of the daily routine at Kroger Fuel Center.

2. At Kroger Fuel Center, every morning around dawn, a faint humming sound could be heard coming from one of the pumps. No one paid much attention until a delivery driver mentioned it sounded like bees had taken up residence inside. Soon enough, word spread among the locals that if you stood close enough to the pump, you could hear not just buzzing but actual words—like someone whispering about last night’s football game or gossiping about who got fired. One day, an old neighbor stopped by and said, ‘That ain’t no bee hive, boy; that’s just ol’ Mr. Jenkins talking to himself again.’

3. At Kroger Fuel Center, a delivery driver once wondered aloud: ‘Who keeps leaving those mysterious notes in the restroom?’ Finally, someone found an old receipt under the sink with just one word scribbled on it—‘Tank Full!’ Since then, everyone jokes that maybe Kroger’s fuel pumps have secretly hired a prankster neighbor who tops off tanks and leaves cryptic messages.

4. At Kroger Fuel Center, an old sign above the restrooms read: ‘Employees Only – No Guests Allowed.’ One day, a curious customer asked the attendant: ‘What if I’m a secret agent in disguise?’ The attendant smiled and replied, ‘Well, then you’d better pee like one!’ The customer laughed and left, while the sign remained, silently amusing countless visitors over the years.