News Release: 11/24/2025

Edwards Oil Company of Lawrenceburg and Quik Mart Convenience Stores Celebrate 80 Years of Family, Service, and Community
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee — December 1, 2025 — Edwards Oil Company and its retail brand, Quik Mart Convenience Stores, are proud to celebrate 80 years of serving southern middle Tennessee and northwestern Alabama. Founded in 1945, the family-owned and operated business has grown from a wholesale fuel operation into a 39-store convenience chain and fuel distributor employing almost 700 people. Today, the business is run by third and fourth generation owners Jonathan Edwards – President/CEO and his two children Charlie Edwards – Chief Operating Officer and Sally Edwards Darnell – Chief Marketing Officer.
“Eighty years is a milestone that represents more than just longevity — it reflects the hard work, loyalty, and community engagement that have defined our company from the very beginning,” said Jonathan Edwards, President/CEO of Edwards Oil Company. “We’re proud of our history and the generations of families, employees, and customers who have helped us build something special.”
Since its founding, Edwards Oil has remained committed to its roots — providing quality products, friendly service, and supporting the communities it calls home. Over the decades, Quik Mart Convenience Stores have become local gathering places where neighbors meet, travelers refuel, and team members build meaningful careers.
“Our success has always been about impacting people,” added Sally Edwards Darnell, Chief Marketing Officer. “From our dedicated employees to the loyal customers who stop in every day – some multiple times a day, we owe our 80 years of growth and success to them.”
To celebrate this milestone, Edwards Oil Company of Lawrenceburg and Quik Mart Convenience Stores will be hosting special savings events December 1st through 8th2025. These loyalty program savings will honor the company’s legacy while looking ahead to an energized future focused on convenience, sustainability, and continued community involvement and philanthropy.
As Edwards Oil Company looks toward its next chapter, the focus remains the same as it was in 1945: serving people with integrity, dedication, and care.
About Edwards Oil Company and Quik Mart
Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Edwards Oil Company is a family-owned and operated fuel and retail business serving southern middle Tennessee and northwestern Alabama. Its Quik Mart Convenience Stores offer fresh food, beverages, fuel, and everyday essentials in a clean, family-friendly environment. With almost 700 employees and 39 store locations, the company continues its 80-year tradition of community service, family values, and operational excellence.