About Us

Curved road through dense green forest with metal guardrails.

“Serving East Tennessee one ride at a time.”

Purpose Ride was founded to provide reliable, comfortable transportation throughout East Tennessee with a more personal experience than traditional rideshare apps. From Knoxville to the Smoky Mountains, rides are confirmed directly by text and tailored specifically for eacH customer.

Road sign indicating Pigeon Forge is 25 miles away.

Frequent rides to East Tennessee’s Most Visited Destinations

UT Athletic Events

Smokies Stadium

Great Smoky Mountains

Rafting and Tubing

Cabins, Resorts & Campgrounds

Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg Attractions

Entrance sign for Foothills Parkway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Local Destinations Beyond the Tourist Stops

Hikes for all Difficulty Levels

5 Star Private Rentals

Waterfalls

Scenic Parkways

Historic Landmarks

The Quiet Side of the Smokies

Lush green mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

A calm river flowing through lush green trees with rocks scattered in the water.

God’s Creation on Full Display

Questions about availability or destinations? Call or text 865-297-3381.