You’ve heard the songs, and you’ve heard about the fun there is to be had in the Music City. And if you’re planning a trip to Nashville, then it’s a good idea to know how to get around.
We suggest a Nashville rideshare — but that’s just us!
We’ve rounded up the top ten ways to do that here in this little guide. Whether you’re here for sightseeing, bar hopping, or just to cruise around, we’ve got you covered.
1. Cabs
You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to hailing a cab in Nashville. Although it’s only a mid-size city, there are a number of cab companies.
Check out Music City Taxi and Nashville Cab, which frequent the route between the airport and downtown.
You’re often best off booking in advance by phone or website, but you can also just hail one from Midtown or Broadway.
2. Drover Rideshare
That’s us! We’re the eco-friendly rideshare service in Nashville. Although you can rent a car or book a regular cab, we take extra care to preserve the beautiful environment of our city.
All you have to do is download our Nashville rideshare app, tap in your details, and wait a couple of minutes for your car to arrive.
It doesn’t get much easier than that!
You can choose between the following cars:
Quad (four passengers)
Crowd (six passengers)
Themed Ride (four passengers)
Green (four passenger electric)
Green Giant (six passenger electric)
3. Buses
If you head over to Charlotte Avenue, you’ll see Music City Central. It’s a big transit center that sees over 20,000 passengers come and go every day.
Most of the town’s bus services run from there, and you can find out about ticket prices and more on the official Metropolitan Transit Authority website.
But what if you have to wait a while for your bus?
No worries -- there’s a great way to pass time right inside Music City Central. Head over to the Dunkin’ Donuts and grab yourself a cup and some (you guessed it) donuts.
4. Gray Line Tennessee
Feeling touristy? Then you should check out the Gray Line Tennessee. It’s a bus tour company that’ll take you around to all the hot spots around Nashville -- there are over 100 of them!
It’s the most popular sightseeing tour in town, and you can use it as a hop-on and hop-off method of transportation.
Once you’ve had their Music City Experience and learned about our local history, you can use your pass as a regular bus as long as it’s still valid.
5. Old Town Trolley Tours
If you don’t like the run-of-the-mill tourist bus tours, then you might want to check out Old Town Trolley Tours instead. There is no pre-recorded guide -- everything is narrated live and direct.
It’ll also take you to the biggest tourist attractions Nashville has to offer. And like Gray Line Tennessee above, you can also use it as a hop-on and hop-off service.
Old Town Trolley Tours currently offer a one-day or two-day pass, so it just depends how much time you have to see our beautiful city.
6. Alamo Rent-A-Car
Alamo Rent-A-Car, perhaps better known as Enterprise, is a good option if you prefer to learn about Nashville on your own. You can rent all kinds of different cars, all depending on your personal preference.
Just be aware that it might not work out as cheap as some of the other options, and that you have to get Google Maps out if you want to find all the good stuff.
7. Music City Circuit
A means of transportation that’s often easy to forget is the Music City Circuit. It’s an MTA bus service that stops at most of the sightseeing spots in Nashville.
The stops include:
Bridgestone Arena.
Country Music Hall of Fame.
Country Music Hall of Fame.
First Tennessee Park.
Frist.
Nashville Farmers’ Market.
Ryman.
Schermerhorn.
TPAC.
The Music City Circuit has two routes: the Blue Circuit and the Green Circuit. The Blue Circuit runs from the Riverfront Station to Tennessee State University. The Green Circuit runs from Bicentennial Mall to the Gulch.
8. Golf Carts
Down on Broadway and need to get to a nearby bar? Your best bet might be golf carts.
Sounds crazy? Well, it kind of is...
But companies like Cruzzin’ and Joyride are actually quite popular means of transportation in our city. They can give you a quick ride and know how to navigate the busy streets of Nashville.
The best part?
They’re technically free, but it’s advised that you give them a decent tip for their efforts.
The only downside is that they’re limited to the interstate loops. That means you can only get around the downtown area via golf cart -- but it’s good fun!
9. B-Cycle
Nashville is full of beautiful greenways where you can enjoy the sights -- but you might need a bike to get around.
Fortunately, there are 36 stations scattered around town where you can pick up a B-Cycle. It’s a bike-share service where you can sign up for a daily or monthly membership.
The B-Cycle program is not designed for all-day touring around the city. Rather, it’s meant for short trips from A to B. The memberships are priced to reflect that, so you’re best off sticking to one hour at a time.
10. Scooters
If pedaling around isn’t your thing, then you can also opt for a scooter. They’ve become increasingly popular in Nashville over the recent years, and they’re a good way to get around if you only need to go a short way.
Look up apps like Lime or Bird on your phone, install them, and enter your credit card details. From there, you can easily locate one of the many scooters that are parked all over town. All you have to do is activate the scooter with your app -- and off you go!
Ready to Ride?
Now you know how to get around Nashville in ten different ways. If you’d like to keep it environmentally friendly, then why not download the Drover Rideshare app now and see which cars are nearby?
See you in Music City!
