On The Eve Of Holiday Travel Season. Motorists In Virginia And Tennessee Are Paying Less For Gasoline These Days. Virginia Motorists Are Paying On Average $2.73 A Gallon For Gas This Week, Making The Commonwealth The Fifth Lowest State To Buy Gas. In Tennessee, A Gallon Of Gas Is, On Average This Week, $2.70, Making The Volunteer State The Second Lowest In The Nation To Purchase Gas. The Average Price Is Below Three Dollars A Gallon This Week In 26 States.