On Friday, May 2nd at 10:00 AM, a significant event will take place aimed at enhancing motorcycle safety awareness. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office and the Tennessee Highway Patrol, both part of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, are collaborating with several key organizations. These include the Metro Nashville Police Department, the Nashville Department of Transportation, AAA – The Auto Club Group, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Boswell’s Harley-Davidson. The venue for this important press event will be Boswell’s Harley-Davidson, located at 401 Fesslers Lane in Nashville.
During the event, experts in the field will provide valuable insights and safety tips designed to raise awareness and ultimately reduce the number of motorcycle-related accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Among the speakers will be Nick Daley, who will recount his harrowing experience of being hit by a distracted driver while riding his motorcycle in February. Additionally, Amanda Jolley will share her poignant story about the tragic loss of a loved one in a fatal motorcycle accident.
Following the press conference, law enforcement officials will lead a motorcycle safety ride, inviting local riders from the Nashville community to participate. This ride aims to further emphasize the importance of safety on the roads. Attendees can also look forward to a complimentary lunch provided by Boswell’s Harley-Davidson. The event has garnered support from various partners, including Skyline Medical Center, Alliance Highway Safety, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and several local law enforcement agencies such as the Hendersonville, Gallatin, and Lebanon Police Departments, as well as the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, among others.