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Taxi
The guide was updated:Lyft and Uber operate in Nashville.
It is easy to get an old-fashioned cab in Nashville. You can hail or call a taxi. Most major hotels have stands. It can get busy on Friday and Saturday nights so a good advice would be to book in advance.
The following cab companies serve the Nashville area:
Music City Cab: +1 615 865 4100
1-800-Taxicab: +1 800 829 4222
Allied Cab: +1 615 333 3333
Green Cab: +1 615 424 6000
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Nashville is served by Nashville International Airport (BNA), located in southeastern Nashville, about 20 minutes from downtown.
Ground transportation is offered through rental car, taxi, shuttle, courtesy bus and limousine services.
The WeGo Public Transit offers service between Nashville Airport and downtown. The Route 18 Airport/Elm Hill Pike operates hourly between 7am and 10pm. The bus leaves from the ground transportation area.
There are around 7 companies running shuttles to and from the airport, plus many more options for hotel shuttles. Check the airport website for the complete list.
You will find all the major car rental agencies at the airport such as: Avis (on the second level), Hertz (on the third level), Enterprise (on the first level), National (on the first level).
On the ground level of the airport, you will find a taxi stand.
Lyft and Uber drivers can pick up and drop off passengers at the Ground Transportation Center, Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2.
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FAQ
Is Nashville safe for tourists?
— Nashville has been named a Safe Travels destination by World Travel & Tourism Council, making it one of only two destinations in the United States to achieve the designation. That being said, any metropolitan area is going to have some amount of crime. Keep your wits about you and travel with a friend.
Is Dollywood close to Nashville?
— Nashville is about 3 hours away from Dollywood, which is probably a bit too far for a day trip
What's the best time of year to visit Nashville?
— The best time to visit Nashville is from April through October, when you can enjoy the outdoors. Parks, restaurant terraces and pub crawls are a lot more fun when you aren't wearing a winter jacket. December visit can be quite charming, with Christmas decorations and lack of tourist crowds.
What is a honky-tonk?
— A honky-tonk, also called honkatonk, honkey-tonk, or tonk is both a bar and a music genre. The bars open early and stay open till very late, playing live country music and inviting patrons to sing along and dance.
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Public Transport
WeGo Transit provides bus transit services within Nashville from its downtown hub station, WeGo Central, located next to the Municipal Auditorium. All rides are just $2.
The WeGo Star commuter train operates between Lebanon, east of town, and Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville, with seven stations along the route.
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Post
Sending parcels and letters in the US is a relatively straightforward process. The most common method is through the United States Postal Service (USPS). The USPS offers a variety of services for sending mail, including First-Class Mail for letters and postcards, Priority Mail for packages, and Priority Mail Express for overnight delivery. To send a parcel or letter, you will need to take it to a USPS post office or use a USPS blue collection box. Use the USPS website to find the nearest post office or collection box to your location. Additionally, you can also use private couriers such as FedEx and UPS, which often provide a wider range of services and faster delivery times, but generally at a higher cost.
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Taxi
Lyft and Uber operate in Nashville.
It is easy to get an old-fashioned cab in Nashville. You can hail or call a taxi. Most major hotels have stands. It can get busy on Friday and Saturday nights so a good advice would be to book in advance.
The following cab companies serve the Nashville area:
Music City Cab: +1 615 865 4100
1-800-Taxicab: +1 800 829 4222
Allied Cab: +1 615 333 3333
Green Cab: +1 615 424 6000
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Pharmacy
Chain pharmacies — CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walmart, Costco etc. — as well as smaller neighborhood stores operate Nashville. While working hours may greatly vary, a few are open 24/7. Pharmacy signs are often in red and white, and they are often located inside department stores. Most of the pharmacies sell both prescription as well as over the counter medicine.
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Telephone
Country code: +1
Nashville area code: 615 and 629
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Electricity
All power sockets in the United States provide a standard voltage of 110–120V with a standard frequency of 60Hz. Plug type A has two flat parallel pins.
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