Name: White Oak Bicycle Cooperative
Founded: 2020
Location: Chattanooga, TN; Red Bank, TN. (Serving the Greater Chattanooga Region)
About: White Oak Bicycle Cooperative (WOBC) is a volunteer-run organization focused on expanding access to bicycles for transportation (adults) and recreation (youth). Volunteers refurbish donated bicycles that are distributed at no cost to schools, nonprofits, and agencies across the Chattanooga Region. Local businesses and bicycle shops serve as donation hubs, and WOBC’s Tennessee Highway Safety Office supported program offers free safety education across Southeast Tennessee.
Website: whiteoakbicycle.org
Contact: contact@whiteoakbicycle.org

Bicycle Distribution: We provide free refurbished bicycles to schools, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.
Free Repair Services
Education & Safety Programs: We teach bicycle safety, maintenance, and riding skills, partnering with cities, schools, and community organizations.
Community Events
Consultation & Collaboration: We contribute our knowledge and expertise to support bicycle initiatives and assist numerous committees focused on bicycle safety, infrastructure, and transportation planning.

Bicycles Distributed
- 2024: 769
- 2023: 511
- 2022: 402
- 2021: 178
- 2020: 38

Safety Education Programs
- 2024: 103
- 2023: 89
- 2022: 58
Safety Education Program Participants
- 2024: 4,836
- 2023: 3,350
- 2022: 792
Community Partners
- 2024: 121
- 2023: 102
- 2022: 42
Bicycle Locks Distributed
- 2024: 110
Bicycle Helmets Distributed
- 2024: 1,161

Schools seeking access to bicycles and bicycle education programs
After-school programs seeking access to bicycles and bicycle education programs
Community partners, including nonprofits, shelters, rehabilitation centers, court systems, and local government agencies, that provide bicycles to the populations they serve.

State of Tennessee Governor’s Volunteer Star Award: Recipient; Nonprofit; East Tennessee Region.
Hamilton County Schools Partners in Education Award: Finalist; Future Ready Category. Learn More.
Tennessee Highway Safety Office Supported Program: Bicycle Safety Education. Learn More.
Trust for Public Land Equitable Communities Fund Grant Recipient. Learn More.
Land Rover Defender Outdoor Accessibility and Education Award Finalist (In partnership with Bridge Outdoors at the Beth). Learn More.
League of American Bicyclist League Cycling Instructor Spotlight (Kat Volver, Director of Programming). Learn More.