Travel and Transportation Information

Maps outlining major interstate routes and roadways are available for FREE at the Nashville Visitor Center, located at the corner of Fifth and Broadway and in the tower of the Bridgestone Arena.

Downtown parking made easy. Broadway, the city's central artery, divides the numbered avenues into north and south. You'll find most corporate offices and government agencies just north of Broadway.

The Metropolitan Nashville International Airport (BNA) welcomed a record-breaking 21.9 million passengers in 2023, cementing its status as one of the fastest-growing airports in North America. Just 8 miles east of downtown Nashville, BNA is located at One Terminal Drive, Nashville, TN 37214, and features an 820,000-square-foot terminal with 54 gates. The airport offers a seamless travel experience with an efficient layout, terminal-wide Wi-Fi, and a strong emphasis on local culture through curated visual art displays and live music.

Airlines Serving Nashville International Airport

BNA is currently served by the following airlines: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avelo Airlines, British Airways, Contour Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Flair Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, United Airlines, Viva Aerobus, and WestJet.

Quick Facts About the Airport:

• Airport Code: BNA (Berry Field Nashville, named for Col. Harry S. Berry)
• Daily Flights: Over 600 arrivals and departures.
• Nonstop Markets: 101, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, London, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Toronto, and Washington D.C.

Recent Developments:

In 2023, BNA unveiled a new 200,000-square-foot Grand Lobby with immersive art displays, a modern International Arrivals Facility (IAF), and nearly two dozen new local concessions and retail options.

Airport Amenities:

Nearly 50 dining options, including local favorites: Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Ole Red, Tailgate Brewery, Yazoo Brewery, Fat Bottom Brewing Co., The Urban Juicer, and The Titans Press Box. See the full list of dining options at the airport.

Live music is performed in six designated areas throughout the terminal, with more than 700 performances annually. The music ranges across genres and often features local artists. You might even catch a surprise appearance by stars like Keith Urban. These performances are a unique entertainment offering and are not part of a formal arts program.

Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal Hotel, opened in February 2024, is located just steps from the terminal. Explore more nearby airport hotels with free shuttle service.

Accessibility

BNA® is dedicated to creating an inclusive travel experience for every passenger. In alignment with this dedication, BNA proudly joins the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program. This globally acknowledged initiative enables individuals with hidden disabilities to subtly indicate their need for extra assistance, patience, or time.

Ground Transportation

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft), shuttles, WeGo Public Transit, taxis, rental cars, and limousines are available at the Ground Transportation Center (Level 1, Terminal Garage 2). View all transportation options at BNA.

• airLINE Shuttle: Connects BNA with downtown Nashville and Franklin. It runs every day from 8am-8pm and costs $15.00/person.
• Taxis: $30 flat fee between the airport, downtown, and Gaylord Opryland Resort, plus $2 per extra passenger. For trips outside the triangle, view the approximate fares from the airport.
• WeGo Buses: Hourly service between downtown and the airport seven days a week. One-way fares between the airport and downtown are available for $2.
• Rental Cars: Located on Level 1 of the Main Terminal - take the escalators down one level from Baggage Claim areas.
• Parking: Includes two Terminal Garages and three Surface Lots. Real-time availability is provided online. See real-time parking capacity.

Airport Customer Service

An attendant is stationed curbside on the ground level from 6:30am to 11:30pm daily to assist with transportation needs. Greeting messages for delegates can be arranged through Community Affairs at 615-275-1611 or NCVC Convention Services at 615-259-4746.

BNA was also the first airport in the U.S. to officially allow Uber and Lyft operations on its premises, reinforcing its forward-thinking approach to travel and accessibility.

WeGo Public Transit provides 27 local bus routes and nine regional routes. All rides are $2, and all-day unlimited-ride passes are available for $4.  WeGo Central, the downtown transit station, is located next to the Municipal Auditorium.

Taxi services are available throughout Nashville by phone through various companies, including Magic Taxi, Music City Cab, NashVegas Cab, and Yellow Cab. zTrip taxis offer accessible rides. Taxi drivers are required to go through a customer service and Nashville city knowledge training program by the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp to get their Transportation License.

The WeGo Star has seven stations along the route between Lebanon (east of town) and the destination station at Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville. Trains operate Monday through Friday during peak commuter hours, plus a late train on Friday with a 10:30pm departure from the Riverfront Park station.