Rides to Midtown & Music Row
Rides to Midtown, Music Row and the Demonbreun Street strip, next to Vanderbilt and Centennial Park.
Music Row Roundabout, 16th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
Get a live fare estimateDrop-off and pickup
- Visit Music City places Music Row between the edge of downtown and West End, with Midtown next to Vanderbilt University and close to Centennial Park and the Parthenon. Demonbreun Street is the strip of bars, restaurants and live-music venues.
- Demonbreun Street has bike lanes between the Music Row Roundabout (Buddy Killen Circle) and 14th Avenue South, and Metro says stopped vehicles block them often. Ask your driver to use a side street or a driveway rather than the bike lane, and expect lane changes near the roundabout, where striping was altered in June 2025.
Travel times
| From | Typical drive (no traffic) | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown (Nashville Public Library) | about 7 min | 1.1 mi |
| Midtown (West End Avenue) | about 5 min | 0.9 mi |
| East Nashville (Five Points) | about 12 min | 4.2 mi |
Estimated driving routes from Mapbox without live traffic. Event traffic and closures add time.
Accessibility
- If you use a wheelchair or need extra time getting in, add a note for your driver when you book.
Parking compared with a ride
- Most Music Row studios and offices are in converted houses with small private lots, and Midtown parking is largely metered street spaces, hotel valet and paid lots. A ride avoids the circuit around the roundabout looking for a space.
Fares depend on distance and time; the booking screen shows your estimate before you confirm.
Sources
Checked October 24, 2026. Venues update entrances and zones; confirm with the venue on the day.
Rider questions
Where should I get dropped off or picked up at Midtown & Music Row?
Visit Music City places Music Row between the edge of downtown and West End, with Midtown next to Vanderbilt University and close to Centennial Park and the Parthenon. Demonbreun Street is the strip of bars, restaurants and live-music venues. Demonbreun Street has bike lanes between the Music Row Roundabout (Buddy Killen Circle) and 14th Avenue South, and Metro says stopped vehicles block them often.
Is Midtown & Music Row accessible, and can I tell my driver what I need?
If you use a wheelchair or need extra time getting in, add a note for your driver when you book.
How does parking at Midtown & Music Row compare with taking a ride?
Most Music Row studios and offices are in converted houses with small private lots, and Midtown parking is largely metered street spaces, hotel valet and paid lots. A ride avoids the circuit around the roundabout looking for a space. Your fare depends on distance and time; the booking screen shows your estimate before you confirm, so you can compare.