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Parking Near Broadway Nashville: What to Know Before You Go
From the $10 garage two blocks away to the surface lots that’ll charge you $50 on a Saturday night — here’s exactly where to park and what to avoid.
Parking near Broadway Nashville ranges from $10 to $50+ depending on where you end up and how prepared you were before you arrived. Walk two or three blocks and you can cut your parking bill in half.
This guide covers the best garages, what things actually cost, how to reserve in advance, and a few things most visitors don’t know until it’s too late.
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The local favorite for a reason. Covered, clean, well-lit, and consistently runs $15–$20 for a full evening. For the proximity to Broadway, that’s a solid deal. Easy in, easy out — this is the one locals recommend first.
As close as it gets. This modern garage serves the Fifth + Broadway development — Assembly Food Hall, the National Museum of African American Music, and the heart of the action. Expect to pay more for the convenience, but if you want zero walking, this is your spot.
One of the better-value options near Broadway. Rates have been listed as low as $10 when booked in advance through SpotHero. Small lot, but well-located for the price.
Open 24/7 and close to the Ryman Auditorium and the Johnny Cash Museum. A good option if you’re doing a full evening rather than just a quick Broadway stop.
City-operated, which means better rates. Close to the Ryman and within easy walking distance of Broadway. A solid budget-friendly choice that most visitors overlook.
City-owned with rates as low as $20 for all-day parking and $5 after 6pm on weekends. A bit further from Lower Broadway but totally walkable — one of the best values downtown, especially for longer visits.
What It Costs: Broadway Parking Rates
| Parking Type | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| City-owned garages (all-day) | $3–$20 |
| City-owned garages (evenings/weekends after 5pm) | $5–$10 |
| Event parking nights | $10–$15 |
| Private lots near Broadway | $20–$50+ |
| On-street metered parking | $2.25/hr — free after 6pm weekdays & all day Sunday |
| Pre-booked via SpotHero | Often $10–$25 |
⚠ Avoid This
The small private surface lots with hand-painted signs right on Broadway charge $30–$50 on busy weekend nights and target visitors who don’t know better. You now know better.
Tips That Actually Help
- —Arrive early. The difference between 6pm and 8pm on a Saturday can be $20 and 30 minutes of stress. Get there before things get busy.
- —Walk two or three blocks. Parking slightly away from Lower Broadway saves you $10–$20 easily. The neighborhood is safe, active, and short.
- —Book through SpotHero before you leave home. Locking in your rate in advance beats walk-up pricing every time — and you arrive knowing exactly where you’re going.
- —Event nights cost more. If there’s a show at Bridgestone Arena or the Ryman, expect prices to go up and availability to go down. Book further in advance on those nights.
- —After 6pm on weekdays, street meters are free. If your plans are evening-focused, find a metered spot on a side street a block or two off Broadway and park for nothing.
- —Sundays are the easiest day to park. Meters aren’t enforced at all — free street parking anywhere in the city, all day long.
Quick Reference
Broadway Parking at a Glance
- Best value garage: Music City Center — $15–$20, covered, 2 blocks from Broadway
- Closest garage: Fifth + Broadway Garage — steps from Lower Broadway
- Best budget option: Public Square Garage or Church Street Plaza (city-owned)
- Best app to pre-book: SpotHero
- Street parking rate: $2.25/hour — free after 6pm weekdays, free all day Sunday
- Avoid: Small surface lots directly on Broadway on weekend nights
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