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Getting around Nashville

Public transport: 

The Metropolitan Transit Authority - MTA (tel: (615) 862 5950; www.nashvillemta.org) operates bus services in the greater Nashville area. Nashville's new commuter rail service, the Music City Star (tel: (615) 862 8833; www.musiccitystar.org), runs between Lebanon and Riverfront Park. A new downtown transit hub, Music City Central, opened in 2008.

Taxis: 

There are several taxi services in Nashville and it is easier to book one by telephone. Main firms include Allied Cab (tel: (615) 883 2323), Checker Cab (tel: (615) 256 7000), Music City Taxi (tel: (615) 262 0451) and Yellow Cab (tel: (615) 256 0101).

Driving: 

Driving is similar to any other mid-size American city, although rush hours (0700-0900 and 1600-1800) are best avoided. Right turns on red lights are legal, unless stated otherwise. Many of the parking meter lanes in the city are inactive during rush hours - cars left there during these periods will be towed away. On-street parking after business hours is usually free, but spaces fill up quickly.

Car hire: 

Car rental firms include National/Alamo (tel: (615) 340 6546 or 1 800 462 5266; www.alamo.com), Avis (tel: (615) 361 1212; www.avis.com), Budget (tel: (615) 366 0822 or 1 800 527 0700; www.budget.com), Enterprise (tel: (615) 872 7722 or 1 800 261 7331; www.enterprise.com) and Thrifty (tel: (615) 275 4257; www.thrifty.com). Visitors must have a valid driving licence, be at least 25 years old and have a major credit card.

Bicycle hire: 

Cumberland Transit (tel: (615) 321 4069; www.cumberlandtransit.com), at 2807 West End Avenue is the place to hire high-end road bikes. Nashville Bicycle Company, 2817 West End Avenue (tel: (615) 321 5510; www.nashvillebike.com), hires good quality mountain bikes.

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