Nashville is a driving city, and most newcomers bring a car. But bus service is expanding quickly, and where you rent decides how much you will need to drive. It is worth thinking about your commute before you pick a building.
Short answer: there is no light rail or subway. WeGo Public Transit runs 27 local bus routes, nine regional routes and one commuter train, the WeGo Star, between downtown and Wilson County. Voters approved a half-cent sales tax in 2024 to expand that service, and new routes and longer hours have been rolling out since.
Choose How You Move
About two-thirds of Davidson County voters approved the Choose How You Move program in November 2024. It is a long-term plan funded by a half-cent sales tax surcharge, and it covers sidewalks, smarter traffic signals, safety projects and bus service that runs around the clock on major routes.
So far in 2026, WeGo has added more frequent buses on the West End, Hillsboro Pike and Nolensville Pike routes, longer Sunday hours on several routes, a new WeGo Link on-demand zone, and a second round of service changes in July. A new Donelson Transit Center is under construction.
Routes worth knowing
| Route | Runs along | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
| 3 West End | West End Avenue | Midtown, Vanderbilt, West End apartments |
| 7 Hillsboro | Hillsboro Pike | Hillsboro Village, Green Hills |
| 52 Nolensville Pike | Nolensville Pike | South Nashville |
| 6 Lebanon Pike | Lebanon Pike | Donelson, Hermitage |
| 18 Airport | Downtown to BNA | Getting to flights without parking |
Many routes meet at the Elizabeth Duff Transit Center at WeGo Central downtown, so a building near a major pike usually has a one-seat ride downtown.
Parking
- Most buildings in Downtown, The Gulch and Midtown charge monthly for garage parking. Add it to the rent before you compare.
- Ask how many spaces come with your unit and whether guest parking exists.
- On concert, game and festival days, ask how residents get in and out of the garage.
Test the commute
Before you sign, drive or ride your commute at rush hour, not on a Saturday afternoon. Interstate traffic around downtown can double a trip that looks short on the map. Our building map shows where every building sits relative to the main roads, and our guide to Downtown, The Gulch and Midtown covers the most walkable areas.