Best Neighborhoods for Public Transit in Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN has minimal public transit with a Transit Score of 22. WeGo Public Transit operates regular and express buses.
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Downtown Nashville is known as the hub of Nashville’s country music scene and a Transit Score of 66 means it's the highest scored neighborhood in Nashville. With the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Frist Art Museum in the neighborhood, and about 380 bars, restaurants, and coffee shops, there’s a lot to see and do in Downtown Nashville. With about seven bus lines and a rail line running through the area, you should be able to navigate through the lively neighborhood easily with public transit.
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Known for its newly renovated Victorian and cottage homes, Hope Gardens has a good Transit Score of 60, meaning most commuters will find that there are plenty of transit options in the area to choose from. With the second-highest Transit Score in Nashville, residents and visitors of Hope Gardens can use the local transit system to navigate through the neighborhood and explore the nearly 40 restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Located next to Germantown and Buena Vista, and close to the Tennessee State Museum, Hope Gardens is just a bus ride away from the rest of Nashville.
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Located along the Cumberland River, the LP-Field neighborhood has a Transit Score of 54, meaning that most commuters will find that there are good options for transit available in the area. LP-Field is located along the Cumberland River with the Nissan Stadium also in the area. The neighborhood is also located a short ride from Downtown Nashville and its attractions, including the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. There is a lot to see and do in the LP-Field area and, with about 110 transit-accessible restaurants, bars, and coffee shops to choose from, there are great selections for food available as well.
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Located just outside of Downtown and near the Frist Art Museum, Watkins Park is a residential neighborhood that has a good Transit Score of 50, meaning most transit riders should find that there are ample transit options to choose from. There are also plenty of options for dining, including about 20 restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, most of which are accessible by public transit. With Downtown Nashville a short bus ride away, residents and visitors alike will appreciate how close this area is to the entertainment options that are available Downtown.
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Known for restored Victorian homes, brick sidewalks, and cute cafes, Germantown has a Transit Score of 50—the fifth highest in Nashville—meaning there are some transit options available in the area, though not all areas may be accessible with transit alone. Situated by the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and near the Downtown area, the neighborhood has about 50 restaurants, bars, and coffee shops to choose from, a number of which should be within reach of transit.
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Just outside of Downtown, the Southside Neighborhood Coalition has a Transit Score of 47, indicating that there are some transit options available for the area but that alternative transportation may be necessary. Located near Rutledge Hill, it may be good to plan your route ahead of time as transit may not be available throughout the entire Southside Neighborhood Coalition area.
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With the historic Fisk University in the neighborhood, the aptly named Fisk has a Transit Score of 46—the seventh-highest in Nashville—indicating that there are some transit options available in the area, but alternate methods of transportation may be necessary to reach some areas. Fisk is located near both the Arts District and Downtown and also has the Fisk University Galleries in the area, so there are certainly no shortage of things to do in and around the neighborhood and, with about 10 restaurants, bars, and coffee shops providing dining options, there is much to eat that should be within the range of transit.
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With a Transit Score of 46, commuters should find that there are some options available to choose from in the neighborhood but that alternate transportation may be necessary to reach some areas. Located near the Southside Neighborhood Coalition and Cameron Trimble neighborhoods, Napier Park is outside of the hustle and bustle of other areas, but still offers multiple restaurant, bar, and coffee shop options, some of which may be accessible by public transit.
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The historic community of Edgefield - once known for its beautiful Queen Anne, Renaissance Revival, and Italianate homes - has a Transit Score of 45 - the ninth highest in the Nashville area. This indicates that there are some transit options available to riders; however, alternate means of transportation may be necessary to reach some places. The area has about 50 restaurants, bars, and coffee shops to choose from, some of which are within the range of transit, and is situated just outside of the East End and Cayce Homes neighborhoods.
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With a Transit Score of 44, Chestnut Hill has the tenth highest Transit Score in Nashville, indicating that there are some transit options available to transit riders, however, not all areas may be accessible with transit alone. This small neighborhood is known for its beautiful views of downtown and for its 19th-century architecture, which you may be able to explore on transit, or by bike. Residents and visitors to the neighborhood can appreciate the nearly 40 restaurants, bars, and coffee shops within the area, some of which should be accessible by public transit.
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