Media Contact:
Gaye Lynn Wilson
Executive Director, Wilson Rides Inc.
[email protected] | 615-622-5557
Wilson County, TN (October 27, 2025) — Wilson Rides Inc. invites the community to an evening filled with incredible music, great food, and powerful stories of connection and community. The 4th Annual Sips & Sounds Fundraiser will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Farm Bureau Expo Center, 945 E. Baddour Parkway in Lebanon. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the show begins at 7:00 p.m.
This year’s lineup features GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriters Teri Jo Box, Dave Pahanish, and James Slater, whose songs have been recorded by artists including Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, and Toby Keith. Guests will enjoy a songwriter’s round, delicious food, a silent auction, and wine and whiskey pulls — all to support Wilson Rides and the older adults they serve throughout Wilson County.
“Sips & Sounds is more than just a night out — it’s a chance to make a real impact,” said Gaye Lynn Wilson, Executive Director of Wilson Rides Inc. “You’ll enjoy amazing music, great food, and hear directly from those whose lives have been changed through Wilson Rides. Every ticket helps keep our mission moving forward.”
More Than Transportation — It’s About Connection and Community
Wilson Rides provides safe, affordable transportation for older adults 55 and older throughout Wilson County, but its mission extends far beyond a ride. The organization works hand-in-hand with local partners to ensure older adults remain active, independent, and connected by:
- Collaborating with community partners to assist with home repairs and maintenance — including ramps, stairs, tree trimming, smoke detectors, and yard care.
- Working with law enforcement and SCAN (Senior Citizens Awareness Network) to protect older adults from scams and fraud.
- Partnering with senior centers, assisted living and memory care facilities, and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital to redistribute vital medical equipment such as walkers, rollators, canes, shower chairs, and commodes.
- Working with local service organizations, businesses, and volunteers to deliver monthly food boxes and holiday gifts to hundreds of local older adults, helping reduce isolation and spread joy year-round.
“Wilson Rides is built on relationships,” Wilson added. “We make sure our older adults have a strong support network and the resources they need to continue living the lives they were meant to live. Transportation should never be the obstacle that keeps them from doing that.”
Funds raised during Sips & Sounds will go directly toward supporting operations and expanding programs, sustaining volunteer initiatives, and ensuring older adults across Wilson County stay safe, healthy, and happy.
Tickets and sponsorships are available now at www.wilsonridesinc.org or by calling (615) 622-5557.
About Wilson Rides Inc.
Wilson Rides Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established in 2020 that preserves quality of life and fosters a connected community for older adults 55+ in Wilson County by providing safe, reliable, affordable, volunteer-driven transportation to local destinations.
Wilson Rides was named “2022 Nonprofit of Excellence” by the Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber of Commerce. Executive Director Gaye Lynn Wilson was named “2022 Wilsonian of the Year” by the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce. The Wilson Rides signature fundraising event, Sips & Sounds, was recognized as a 2022 Finalist for Best Community or Nonprofit Event, and the organization received the Community Enhancement Award in both January and April 2025 in Mt. Juliet, TN.
Most recently, Wilson Rides Inc. and Executive Director Gaye Lynn Wilson were nominated for “Transit Champion of the Year” by the Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee, recognizing their leadership and innovation in expanding access to transportation for older adults in the region.
To learn more, volunteer, or support essential transportation services and programs, please visit www.wilsonridesinc.org or call 615-622-5557. Follow Wilson Rides on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn @wilsonridesinc and listen to our podcast: Storytime with Wilson Rides.
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