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Music City Center Parking: Rates, Entrances, and When It Beats Broadway1,800 covered spaces two blocks from Broadway — and $15 for up to 5 hours.
The Music City Center garage is the largest covered garage in downtown Nashville: three levels, 1,800 spaces, and 24-hour roving security. Most people only think of it for conventions, but it’s open to the public every day, and for a few hours downtown it’s one of the better deals within walking distance of Broadway.
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Address: 701 Demonbreun Street, across from Bridgestone Arena’s south entrance.
Rates: $15 up to 5 hours · $20 for 5–9 hours · $25 for 9–12 hours · $30 for 12–18 hours · $45 overnight · $45 lost ticket.
Watch for: No in-and-out on the same ticket. Event rates posted at the entrance override standard rates.
Current Rates (Effective June 2, 2025)
| Time Parked | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | $15 |
| 5–9 hours | $20 |
| 9–12 hours | $25 |
| 12–18 hours | $30 |
| Overnight | $45 |
| Lost ticket | $45 |
Many conference and event pages still list old rates, like $10 for up to five hours or a $7 early bird. Neither appears on the current official rate list.
Payment is automated: take a ticket on entry and pay by debit or credit card when you leave. Keep the ticket somewhere safe — losing it costs $45.
Entrances
P3 · Main Entrance
7th Ave & Demonbreun
Primary
The main entrance. Backs up before big events.
P1 & P2
6th Ave
Alternates
Along 6th Ave between Demonbreun and Korean Veterans Blvd. Use these if 7th and Demonbreun is jammed.
Music City Center vs. Fifth + Broadway
| Stay | Music City Center | Fifth + Broadway |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | $15 | $10 |
| 3–5 hours | $15 | $36 |
| 5–9 hours | $20 | $42 |
For a one-hour stop, Fifth + Broadway wins. For anything longer, Music City Center wins easily, and the walk to Broadway takes a few minutes past Bridgestone Arena. See our Fifth + Broadway garage guide for its full rates.
Rules That Catch People
- No in-and-out. Leaving and coming back means paying again. Grab everything from the car the first time.
- No trailers. Trailer parking isn’t allowed.
- Event pricing overrides everything. On big nights at Bridgestone, booking ahead usually beats the drive-up price.
- No monthly parking right now. The Music City Center isn’t taking new monthly parking applications.
- EV charging at no extra fee. 12 ChargePoint stations, four per level, at standard parking rates. Accessible spaces are next to the elevators on all three levels.
Overnight: Garage vs. Hotel Parking
At $45, overnight parking here is worth comparing with your hotel’s parking fee if you’re staying downtown. Check both before you book.
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Rates, entrances, and garage details come from the Music City Center’s official parking page. Rates can change, so confirm on the garage’s site or at the entrance. This post contains affiliate links — we may earn a small commission if you book through SpotHero at no additional cost to you.