Our Story
Our Mission
My name is Brittany Waldemar-Reed, and I was born and raised in Minnesota. In 2020, after years of long, dark winters, I made the decision to move to Tennessee. I was drawn here because Tennesseans, like Minnesotans, value family and volunteerism—and I knew I would feel at home. Crossville offered everything I was looking for: a quiet, rural community surrounded by peace and the outdoors.
For many years, my volunteer work focused on animal welfare and mental health. When I came to Tennessee, I continued helping animals but hadn’t yet found my way to give back to people in my community. After more than 20 years in a volatile real estate and mortgage banking career, I was laid off in 2023. For two years I struggled to find stable employment until I stumbled into driving for large rideshare companies. Though the experience was mentally, emotionally, and financially difficult, it ended up being a blessing in disguise. It showed me both my purpose—and the needs of my community.
Coming from a metropolitan area, I had always taken taxis and public transportation for granted. In Crossville, I quickly realized how many people struggle every day just to get to work, the grocery store, or the doctor’s office. I also saw how unfair the rideshare system was—charging riders too much while paying drivers too little, especially in rural areas.
I knew I could do it better—not just for my family, but for the people of Cumberland County. That’s how R&R Rides was born: a local, woman-owned, 24/7 car service built on fairness, reliability, and care for the community.
“By faith, I will find it.”