Our Mission
Wilson Rides helps to preserve the quality of life and foster a connected community for older adults in Wilson County by providing safe transportation to local destinations.
Our Vision
All older adults in Wilson County have access to affordable and assisted transportation options that appropriately support their mobility needs.
Reach
In 2019, this was the picture of aging in our community:
23,195
Adults over the age of 65
20%
Of them live alone
6%
Of them don’t have a car
Our Commitment
Since our inception, Wilson Rides has been dedicated to enhancing transportation services within Wilson County. In 2024, we aim to make a significant impact through our volunteer-driven efforts:
- Community Engagement: Over 60 dedicated volunteers, each providing at least 1-2 round trips per month, to support our mission.
- Service Commitment: Providing at least 750 roundtrip rides for residents within Wilson County.
- Bridging the Gap: Our Volunteer Drivers offer personalized, scheduled ride services to fill the transportation gaps in our community.
We invite you to join us in making a difference in Wilson County!
History of Wilson Rides
April 2016
Council on Aging and Home Instead Recognize Need for Senior Transportation in Davidson and Wilson County
Senior Ride Nashville Pilot Program Begins
Sept 2017
Maggie Lea (Home Instead) Joins Council on Aging Board of Directors, Wilson County Representative
Senior Ride Nashville Hires Executive Director, Carrie Brumfield
April 2019
Maggie Lea (Home Instead) Connects with Wilson County Mayor Randall Hutto and Community Leaders
July 2019
Lebanon Wilson County Chamber Healthcare Roundtable Takes on Senior Ride Wilson Initiative
Dec 2019
Senior Ride Wilson Breaks Away from Lebanon Wilson County Chamber Health Care Council
Jan 2020
Senior Ride Wilson Establishes and Writes By Laws
Feb 2020
Senior Ride Wilson Officially Signs By Laws
Organizes First Board of Directors and Names Maggie Lea as President
March 2020
Tornado and Pandemic Hits Wilson County
April 2020
Senior Ride Wilson Awarded Non-Profit Status
June 2020
Senior Ride Wilson Receives Funding from GNRC
Oct 2020
Senior Ride Wilson Files for Charter of Organization and Changes Name to Wilson Rides Inc
Dec 2020
Famous Footwear Becomes 1st Corporate Sponsor of Wilson Rides Inc
Feb 2021
Wilson Rides Hires First Executive Director, Gaye Lynn Wilson
May 2021
Wilson Rides Hold Ribbon Cutting, Gives Ceremonial 1st Ride from Del Webb of Lake Providence to Just Love Café
June 2021
Wilson Rides Officially Changes Name
July 2021
Wilson Rides Participates in 1st Fundraiser Event, Give65, hosted by Home Instead Charities
May 2022
Lebanon Noon Rotary and Wilson Rides Co-Host 1st Golf Tournament to Benefit Wilson Rides
Wilson Rides Celebrates One Year Anniversary of giving rides!
Aug 2022
“Story Time with Wilson Rides” Podcast is created as part of the Governor’s Three Star Project
Sep 2022
Wilson Rides Holds 1st Annual Sips & Sounds of September Fundraiser at Rural Hill Farm, Co-Hosted by Mount Juliet Breakfast Rotary
Nov 2022
Wilson Rides Holds 1st Friendsgiving Luncheon for Drivers and Riders
Dec 2022
Wilson Rides Holds Red Carpet Podcast Launch Event for “Story Time With Wilson Rides” at the Historical Fite-Fessenden House
Wilson Rides Hits the “25,000 Miles Driven by Volunteer Drivers” Mark (Bob Morrison)
Feb 2023
Wilson Rides Executive Director Receives “2022 Wilsonian of the Year” from the Mount Juliet Chamber of Commerce
Wilson Rides Hires 1st Employee – Transportation Coordinator Cathy Rhodes
Wilson Rides Named “2022 Non Profit of Excellence” by the Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber of Commerce
Apr 2023
Wilson Rides Holds 1st Volunteer Appreciation/Easter Luncheon for Drivers and Riders
May 2023
“2022 Sips & Sounds of September” Fundraiser Nominated by Main Street Awards for Best Community or Non Profit Event in Mount Juliet
Jun 2023
State Representative Clark Boyd presents Wilson Rides Executive Director Gaye Lynn Wilson with a Resolution signed by Reps. Clark Boyd, Susan Lynn and State Senator Mark Pody for 2022 accomplishments
Aug 2023
Wilson Rides Completes 1000 Specialty License Plate Pre-Sales
Wilson County Mayor Randall Hutto Signs Proclamation with Wilson Rides Celebrating “National Senior Citizen’s Day”
Sep 2023
Wilson Rides Hits the “50,000 Miles Driven by Volunteer Drivers” Mark (Lisa Wiggs)
Dec 2023
Launched Wilson Rides brand of coffee – 55 Brew
Wilson Rides hosted its first “Be a Santa for a Senior” for its members and Providence Place Assisted Living residents