Experience Accessibility in Nashville

When you fly into Music City, you’re invited to pick up a Sunflower lanyard from the information desk at Metro Nashville International Airport. BNA is a proud member of the Hidden Disabilities Program, which allows those with hidden disabilities to discreetly signal their need for additional assistance, patience, or time. BNA welcomes travelers of all backgrounds with accommodations that include a Sensory Room and adult changing tables. 

There’s no live music scene in the world like Nashville’s, where every genre can be found. We take pride in the fact that our music community works to make everyone feel like they belong. Sensory Rooms and KultureCity sensory bags can be found at Nissan Stadium and Bridgestone Arena. CMA Fest offers ADA shuttles, entrances, and tents. ASL interpreters, an ADA platform, and a Sensory area are available at two free city concerts: Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th and Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash.

Many Nashville attractions recognize that families come from all ability levels, and they’ve made an effort to be accessible to everyone. On the fourth Saturday of every month, the Tennessee State Museum hosts ASL (American Sign Language) Storytime in the Children’s Gallery. You can book an ASL Family Tour at the Belle Meade Historic Site, and the Frist Art Museum hosts ASL tours on the first Saturday of every month. The Nashville Zoo pathways are wheelchair-friendly, and the zoo’s all-inclusive playground is designed to allow kids with and without disabilities to play side by side. The Nashville Children’s Theatre hosts sensory-friendly and ASL-interpreted performances, and it has a sensory room available for all ages. 

Free Parking: Metered city spots and the Public Square and Downtown Library garages offer free parking for those with a handicap placard.

Sidewalks: Downtown Nashville and surrounding neighborhoods feature sidewalks with curb cuts for easy accessibility.

WeGo Public Transit: Nashville’s public transportation system is designed to accommodate people with disabilities, with all buses featuring wheelchair ramps or lifts.

Commuter Rail: The Music City Star runs between downtown Nashville and Lebanon, Tennessee, with all stations wheelchair accessible.

Tourist Trolley: Gray Line Tennessee offers a wheelchair-accessible hop-on, hop-off trolley tour.

Taxi Services: American Music City Taxi offers ADA-compliant taxis that can accommodate three passengers plus one wheelchair. Advanced booking is recommended at least 7 days in advance by calling 615-212-5668. Book Ride.

zTrip: Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available for local and airport transportation by calling 629-294-4444 or 855-699-8747. Book Ride.

Nashville’s natural beauty is open for everyone to enjoy. At Radnor Lake State Park, automated all-terrain wheelchairs can be reserved. At the city’s Percy Warner Park, golf cart tours of the beautiful 1.6-mile loop around the iconic Allée Steps at the park’s entrance are free with reservations.

Downtown’s Second Avenue was recently rebuilt with accessibility improvements:

• Widened sidewalks with dedicated space for unobstructed pedestrian pathways
• Elevations of sidewalks have been improved and meet ADA standards of a 2% grade.
• Street crossings have widened curbs with well-marked ramps, and each block has a mid-block pedestrian crossing for safer passage.
• Overall lighting has been improved with tree lighting and LED streetlights.