Nashville MTA is Smart Going.
Nashville MTA - Smart Going!

Two bus routes on detours July 31. Read more.

Public hearings scheduled for July 26, 27 and 28.  Read more.
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Service Resumes
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The Nashville MTA has formed a partnership with Google Transit, a public transit trip planning feature of Google Maps. This feature allows you to plan your bus route by entering the date and time that you would like to arrive at your destination or begin your trip. Try it now.

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is Music City's new public transportation service designed to move MTA bus riders along the city's busiest corridors with fewer stops, more frequent buses, and a greener attitude. Covering 12 miles, the new BRT began its Nashville journey on September 27, 2009. Download the PDF schedule. Download the PDF brochure. Download new BRT stop locations.

Quest The Nashville MTA bus system is a great way to get to and from school. Most routes can even accommodate afterschool activities, so getting a ride home after practice is no longer a problem.
Read more. Download PDF Letter to Parents.

Nashville MTA Buslink Service Enjoy the Madison on-demand shuttle service from Nashville MTA. Take advantage of a fast, economical and convenient transportation service that can navigate through traffic as easily as a car. Read more. Download the BusLink Brochure and Map.

Music City Central Nashville's new downtown transit station opened on October 26, 2008. The state-of-the-art building provides a comfortable place for passengers to await the arrival of their buses. Read more and view MCC photo galleries. View the new Music City Central transit station floor plan.

Transit Master Plan The Strategic Transit Master Plan sets forth guiding principles and policies for improving public transportation in Nashville/Davidson County, as well as describes actions and projects for the future. Read more.

MTA Accomplishments
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MTA Awards Lipscomb University selected MTA as the winner for "Green Service of the Year" for the inaugural Green Business Leadership Awards. MTA CEO Paul J. Ballard accepted the award for MTA during an awards luncheon on April 14 at the 2010 Green Business Summit. Read more.

Easy Ride MTA's commuter benefits program, Easy Ride, is designed to help employers of all sizes incorporate commuter benefits into their benefits plan. Using transit gives employers and employees a tax savings as well as an affordable alterative to record-high gas prices and commuting. Read more.

Bike and Ride MTA invites you to take your bike for a ride with us. Whether your bike is your main mode of transportation or your favorite way to exercise, riding around Nashville is easier than ever. All MTA buses feature easy-to-use bike racks. Read more.

Tired of sitting in traffic and paying high gas prices? Ride the Music City Star to work. Origination stations include Lebanon, Martha, Mt. Juliet, Hermitage and Donelson. Buy tickets online. View Music City Star Train Schedules.

MTA eNews If you need the latest MTA news right at your fingertips, you can now sign-up to receive MTA eNews in the form of an email. Use the sign-up form to subscribe to our news list. Join our list.

MTA Ad Sales MTA can provide excellent advertising exposure for a client's product or service. This includes full-wrap buses, SuperSide, king, queen, or rear bus posters, and bus bench and shelter display ads. Our new contractor, Advertising Vehicles, can help you decide which advertising medium is right for you. Read more.


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