Paid Parking in Nashville

Be sure to always read posted signage for information on parking regulations and enforcement. Please contact hubNashville or the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure Customer Service line at 615-862-8775 to report a malfunctioning or damaged parking meter or posted sign.

Multi-Space Pay Stations

The purpose of on-street parking is to create turnover and maximize the use of each parking space to accommodate short-term parking demand in the area. Multi-space pay stations are placed throughout the Central Parking District and western sections of the city, including West End Avenue to 31st Avenue and the Vanderbilt Hospital area.

Multi-Space Pay Station Rates and Time Limits

Rates on multi-space pay stations are $2.25 per hour in the Central Business District and $1.75 per hour on all others. Enforcement hours and time limits are displayed on signage.

Belcourt

• 3 hour parking maximum up to 5 p.m.
• After 5 p.m. you can extend up to 7 hours

Gulch

3 hour parking maximum

Gulch East

• 3 hour parking maximum up to 5 p.m.
• After 5 p.m. you can extend up to 7 hours

Downtown, Sobro, Midtown, Edgehill, Music Row, and Hillsboro Village

• 2 hour parking maximum up to 5 p.m.
• After 5 p.m. 3 hour parking maximum

The vehicle must be moved after the maximum time limit is reached. For long term parking, utilize a local parking garage or surface lot.

Coming Soon: New Rates and Parking Limits

This spring 2025 the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) will introduce new parking rates and time limits. The new on-street parking rates and time limits will provide consistent rates, extended parking times (up to 10 hours), and Economy Zones with more affordable pricing. The rates and time limits for on-street metered parking will be posted on nearby signage.

Multi-Space Pay Stations Map

Central Parking District (CPD)

• $2.00 per hour for 0-2 hours
• $5.00 per hour for 3-4 hours
• $6.00 per hour for 5 hours or more (10 hour maximum)
• $2.00 per hour in Economy Zone 8

Non Central Parking District (non-CPD)

• $2.00 per hour for 0-2 hours
• $3.00 per hour for 3-4 hours
• $4.00 per hour for 5 hours or more (10 hour maximum)
• $1.00 per hour in Economy Zone 9

Payments can be made by phone, credit card, or coin. All credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee. You will be allowed to extend your parking session from your phone twice with a maximum allotted time of 10 hours. Once your session expires you will be notified and your vehicle must be moved from that parking zone for a minimum of 30 minutes.