NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Residents of Dandridge Towers in South Nashville have been trying to hang onto their independence while on a fixed income.
The residents are all low income seniors. Many have been hoping the public can help them get out of the house to make crucial doctor's appointments or even just to go to the grocery store.
Their transportation options have been pretty limited.
Many have used MTA's Access Ride to get around Nashville when they need to.
But multiple trips can really rack up on a low income. A ride costs $3.40 each direction.
Metro Council Member Davette Blalock's father has lived at Dandridge Towers. Blalock said some residents have used Access Ride more than 100 times a month.
Joy Davis has been the resident service coordinator at Dandridge Tower.
"They all have a very fixed income," Davis said. "The average person here makes $600 to $800 a month."
Pat Sullivan has lived at Dandridge Towers for a few months and has just recently started using Access Ride.
"It seems sometimes well do you want your medication, food or do you want to go to the store," she said.
Blalock and residents have hoped the public will donate Access Ride tickets to Dandridge Towers.
For information on how to purchase tickets visit MTA's fare website and contact Council Member Davette Blalock.
