Zips Car Wash Unveils Five Upgraded Sites in Knoxville

ZIPS Car Wash Knoxville celebrated five upgraded locations with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. On Aug. 20th at ZIPS Car Wash, located at 106 Moss Grove Blvd., the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce joined ZIPS to unveil the site and honor military families with scholarships. ZIPS also thanked customers with a free car wash.

Through its national partnership with Folds of Honor, ZIPS recognized three local students from military families. Each student received a $500 academic scholarship during the event.

Commitment to community reinvestment at ZIPS Car Wash Knoxville
Pete Nani, CEO of ZIPS Car Wash, stated, “After many years of serving this community, we are proud to offer our Knoxville customers an upgraded experience and more visually appealing stores along their city streets. We are dedicated to reinvesting in the communities we serve by updating our facilities, enhancing employee training, and celebrating local heroes, including military families and teachers.”

Rebecca Latacz, chief marketing officer at ZIPS Car Wash, confirmed upgrades at five Knoxville locations. She said ZIPS will address more sites soon. She noted the improvements enhance customer experiences across the Knoxville area. Latacz invited the community to visit.

Supporting military and first responder families
ZIPS proudly supports military and first responder families through site upgrades and its partnership with Folds of Honor. In 2024, ZIPS and customers donated over $92,000 to Folds of Honor. These contributions supported academic success for military and first responder families. The brand expects to reach a $100,000 donation in 2025.

ZIPS recognized three local students and their families at the ceremonies:

• Megan Meece of Corryton, Tennessee, is a senior at the University of Tennessee majoring in Mathematics. After graduating, she plans to pursue a master’s degree. She also intends to complete a PhD to become a professor.
• Karen Meece, Megan’s sister, also of Corryton, Tennessee, is a senior at Liberty University. She is majoring in Psychology and Military Resilience. Karen hopes to earn her master’s degree in January. She also plans to continue serving the military community as a Licensed Therapist. Their father, Christopher Dale Meece, served 20 years in the U.S. Army. He served in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. He became disabled in the line of duty.
• Peyton Anaya Henslee of Lenoir City, Tennessee, is a junior at the University of Tennessee. She majors in Nursing. After graduation, she hopes to work as a travel nurse in high-need areas. Her father, Master Sgt. Ronnie Eugene Henslee, served more than 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corp. He held roles as AAV crewman, instructor, safety officer and recruiter. He deployed in Somalia, Iraq, and Southwest Asia. He also deployed in Operation Inherent Resolve. He became disabled in the line of duty.
  ZIPS Car Wash extends gratitude to these families and to all U.S. Veterans and active military.

Customer participation through donations and app benefits
ZIPS customers can support military and first responder families by adding donations to their carwash purchases. Customers may contribute $1, $3 or $5 to Folds of Honor at any ZIPS location. They can also donate through the ZIPS mobile app. Customers can download the ZIPS Car Wash app for free on IOS or Android. The app offers exclusive deals, birthday bonuses, contests and additional offers for loyal customers.