WATCH: Nashville Server Gifted New Van From Popular TikTok Star

By Sarah Tate

February 26, 2021

A woman in Nashville continues to use her popular TikTok account for good, this time gifting a local fast-food employee with a surprise of a lifetime.

Lexy Burke, @lexylately on the social media app, is known for surprising service industry workers and local businesses with large tips, which is how she recently met Tori at a Nashville-area Steak 'n Shake, WKRN reports. When she gave her a tip a few weeks ago, Burke shared Tori's story of driving a decades-old van 25 miles to and from work each day while being the sole provider for her family. Her story moved Burke's followers to want to do something more, so they created a GoFundMe page to purchase a brand new van for Tori.

Earlier this week, Burke posted a series of videos showing the lead-up to surprising Tori with her brand new van as well as her emotional reaction.

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"You are the most incredible hard worker and that needs to be recognized," Burke told Tori, surprising her in the drive-thru at her job. "Thousands of people came together to get you this brand new Dodge caravan. So let's meet in the parking lot and, girl, come check out your new ride."

In addition the van, Burke and her followers gave her a year's worth of car insurance, a $150 card for gas, and a four-year warranty.

Photo: Getty Images

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