How to apply for MyRide TN — Volunteer Senior Transportation in Tennessee

Who it's for

MyRide TN is a senior-friendly volunteer transportation service. Screened, trained volunteer drivers use their personal vehicles to provide door-through-door rides to destinations such as medical appointments and grocery stores. Rides run Monday–Friday, with priority for doctor appointments. Riders are age 60 or older, live independently and walk independently (or with a walker or cane), and do not drive. MyRide is a membership program — each local program sets its own membership fee and per-ride cost. Local programs operate in participating counties across West, Middle, and East Tennessee (the state page lists each program and its phone number); call 1-866-836-6678 to find transportation assistance in your area.

What you'll need

• No documents required to start — contact the MyRide TN program serving your county (listed on the state page) to enroll as a member

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about MyRide TN — Volunteer Senior Transportation. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need no documents required to start — contact the MyRide TN program serving your county (listed on the state page) to enroll as a member — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Step by step

1. Check that you meet the basic rules. You must be age 60 or older, live independently, walk independently with or without a walker or cane, and not drive.
2. Make sure service is offered where you live. MyRide TN is only available in counties served by a local MyRide TN program.
3. Contact MyRide TN online or call 1-866-836-6678 to find the program for your county and start enrollment.
4. Enroll as a member with your local program. No documents are required to get started.
5. Ask your local program about its membership fee and per-ride cost. Each program sets its own costs.
6. Schedule rides through your local program. Rides are offered Monday through Friday, with priority for doctor appointments.

What to expect: After you contact the program for your county, the local provider will explain membership, costs, and how to schedule rides. Service depends on whether a local program operates in your area. Riders must live and walk independently, and only Knox County currently serves riders who use wheelchairs. Membership renewal is handled by each local program, so ask your program if and when you need to renew.

Renewals

membership — per local program