NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — In honor of Veteran’s Day, a restaurant on Old Hickory Blvd will host an event to help veterans recovering from PTSD.

Wilton Belk has prepared the Roadside Grill for bike rides and barbecues on Saturday.

“I’m here for a reason, and maybe that’s to help people with PTSD,” Belk said. “

This is the second year the Roadside Grill has raised money to support PTSD veteran recovery.

“At 5 is our live auction and we have about 20 items, great items and lots of fun,” Belks said.

From pork plates, to the live auction, merchandise and ride registrations, all proceeds will go to the Wounded Warrior Project.

“The Wounded Warrior Project does that with special PTSD retreats, long-term treatment, and they really do a great job with it,” Belks said.

Belk’s passion for helping veterans goes beyond license plates on walls with flames and flags. His long journey to recovery caused him to back down.

“In 2021, I was hijacked in a very violent way in a gun fight and I had PTSD as a result,” Belks said. “I know I was very lucky and I know what that dark place looks like.”

He hopes bikers will join them on the open road.

“If you’re a biker, be here at 9:30 a.m. because we’re looking for a lot of bikers,” Belks said.

Anyone can attend the event at Roadside Grill.

More information about the event and the cause can be found here.

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