The RipTide Car Wash Opens 20th Location on Nashville’s Old Hickory Boulevard

The RipTide Car Wash, an express car wash operator, PE-backed by LionLight Capital, announced the opening of its 20th location. The newest car wash, at 14965 Old Hickory Blvd. in Nashville, is the company’s fifth location in the greater Nashville area.

“We are excited to add another location to our Nashville footprint and expand our exceptional service to even more communities within the area. Our A+ team is bringing community values and service to exceed customer expectations,” said Chris Gardner, RipTide CEO. “In December, we opened our 19th location in Elizabethton, Tennessee, and we are honored by the strong reception we’ve received there.”

The addition of the Old Hickory Blvd. site and the achievement of this milestone reinforce RipTide’s commitment to delivering car wash service, memberships and customer service.

RipTide’s growth is marked by several new openings, each contributing to a record number of customers served in 2025. Newly opened locations include six in Tennessee and five in North Carolina, with significant expansion planned for 2026 and beyond.

“The RipTide team has an exceptional culture, and we are focused on continuing to enhance our customers’ experience, expand strategically via M&A and new store openings, and invest in operational capabilities,” said Claude Burton, managing partner of LionLight Capital. “We aspire to be the best-in-class express car wash operator in our geographies and to build an enduring market leader.”

Since 2023, RipTide has been partnered with LionLight Capital, which supports the company’s vision of scaling its car wash operations to serve more customers and bring an increased level of experience to the car wash industry.