Keith's Car Service
From Nashville Hospitality to Luxury Transportation
After more than three decades in Nashville's restaurant industry, Keith Blakeley thought retirement might mean slowing down. Instead, one frustrating experience at Nashville International Airport inspired an entirely new business.
Keith's hospitality career began in 1990, bartending at TGI Fridays on Elliston Place. In 1995, he became bar manager at Bound'ry, later serving as General Manager of South Street Restaurant, Crow's Nest in Green Hills, and Sperry's Cool Springs.
At Crow's Nest, Keith helped develop the restaurant from its early construction stages, assisted with its design and menu development, and hired approximately ninety employees during the 2008 economic downturn.
Throughout his career, Keith learned that exceptional hospitality means anticipating guests' needs, paying attention to details, and making every customer feel valued.
The Taxi Ride That Started It All
Years later, Keith and his wife returned from vacation and requested a rideshare at Nashville International Airport around 11:30 p.m.
When the driver arrived, he asked where they lived.
"Williamson County," Keith replied.
"Where exactly?"
"Westhaven."
The driver's response was simple: "We don't go there."
The couple took a taxi home instead.
During that ride, Keith turned to his wife and said, "I know what I'm going to do in retirement."
Having lived in Williamson County for twenty one years, Keith recognized an opportunity. He had heard neighbors describe rideshare cancellations at 4 a.m., leaving travelers scrambling to reach the airport. He believed residents deserved a more dependable alternative.
A New Chapter in Hospitality
In December 2023, Keith established Keith's Car Service LLC and began securing the necessary permits. His first passenger transfer followed in March 2024.
Today, Keith's Car Service provides luxury private transportation throughout Franklin, Brentwood, Arrington, College Grove, Leiper's Fork, Santa Fe, Boston, Nashville, and surrounding communities.
Specializing in airport transfers, executive travel, corporate transportation, and special occasions, the company offers late-model luxury SUVs, including Cadillac Escalades.
Professional chauffeurs, flight monitoring, twenty-four-hour reservation reminders, one-hour notifications, driver arrival updates, and 24/7 live phone support help ensure a seamless experience.
For Keith, luxury transportation is about more than a beautiful vehicle. It's about knowing someone will be there when promised, whether it's a 4 a.m. airport departure or a late-night arrival.
His philosophy remains the same one that guided his restaurant career: take exceptional care of people, and they'll remember the experience. And it all began with one taxi ride home.
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