Transportation in Nashville
Nashville is unique. We are at the center of a convergence of three major interstate highways: I-40, I-24 and I-65. The 440 Parkway, downtown loop and Briley Parkway link also provide transportation in and around the city. These roads provide us with fun road trip options to the Great Smoky Mountains, the roll of the ocean surf, and everywhere in between. Nashvillians also travel these roads daily - to and from work and between many other venues.

Tips to help you navigate Nashville:

Purchase a detailed street map of Metropolitan Nashville from the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. The map includes Davidson County plus Bellevue, Brentwood, Franklin, Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, LaVergne, Mt. Juliet and Smyrna.

Visit the Tennessee Department of Transportation (a.k.a. TDOT) web site for updates on construction in your area. TDOT Smartway displays situations which may impact the traveling public, such as lane closures, inclement weather or major incidents.

Check the weather and be prepared. If inclement weather is predicted, traffic is usually a little slower, and you may want to allot some extra time in your travel plans. Turn on your favorite local news station for the local weather updates.




With the price of gas increasing, many commuters are considering alternate transportation. Several organizations in our region focus on the questions surrounding transportation, and the information below may be helpful to you if you are considering alternate means of transportation.

The Regional Transportation Authority offers multiple means of combining transportation, including commuter bus service, Park-and-Ride lots, carpool, vanpools, and commuter rail. They promote the benefits of ridesharing:

As our communities thrive and Middle Tennessee businesses prosper, daily commute times have increased, and highway congestion has reached some of its highest levels. You benefit from ridesharing by:

Reducing the amount of wear and tear on your vehicle

Spending less money on gas

Avoiding the stress caused by a daily drive in rush-hour traffic

As a public agency, the Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization encourages members of the public to participate in the development of regional transportation plans and programs. Click here to visit their web site and learn more about transportation decisions made in Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson Counties.

Online Resources:

Metro Planning Organization
Regional Transportation Authority
Music City Star
Metro Planning Department -Transportation
Metro Transit Authority