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Nashville has a water taxi. Most people who would love it have never heard of it.
The Nashville Water Taxi is one of the best-kept secrets for getting to Nissan Stadium and downtown events — you park at a marina, ride the river, and arrive at the stadium dock without touching Broadway traffic.
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The Game Day Water Taxi, operated by Pontoon Saloon and Nashville Water Taxi, runs event-day service on the Cumberland River between Lock One Marina and Nissan Stadium. It drops passengers directly at the stadium dock — one of the most stress-free ways to arrive at a Titans game or major Nissan Stadium concert.
How It Works
Park at or near Lock One Marina at 1505 Lock Road — free or low-cost parking at the marina, well away from downtown traffic and stadium lot congestion. Board the water taxi, enjoy a 10-15 minute ride down the Cumberland River, and arrive at the Nissan Stadium dock. The same boat takes you back after the event. Check nashvillewatertaxi.com for event-specific schedules and ticket prices.
Why the Water Taxi Is Worth Knowing About
- Skip stadium lot pricing. Nissan Stadium lots run $35-$40 on game days. Parking near Lock One Marina is free or significantly cheaper.
- Skip the traffic. Getting in and out of the stadium area on a sold-out Titans game day is brutal. The river approach completely bypasses it.
- The experience itself is worth it. Arriving at a stadium by water with the Nashville skyline in view is genuinely one of the more memorable ways to start a game day.
- Great for groups. Coordinating rideshare for a large group going to Nissan Stadium is logistically annoying. Everyone parks together at the marina and takes the boat together.
The Nashville Riverfront and Pedestrian Bridge
Beyond the game day water taxi, Nashville’s Cumberland River waterfront connects several key destinations on foot via the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge.
The pedestrian bridge connects downtown Nashville and Broadway to East Nashville and Nissan Stadium. It’s a flat, 15-minute walk offering one of the better views of the Nashville skyline. Free, always open, and genuinely enjoyable in good weather.
- Broadway to Nissan Stadium — 15 minutes via the pedestrian bridge. The best free option for stadium events.
- Riverfront Park to Ascend Amphitheater — steps apart. Ascend Amphitheater sits right on the riverfront at 310 1st Avenue South.
- East Nashville to downtown — cross the pedestrian bridge from the east side into downtown Nashville. Used by locals daily.
Pontoon Saloon: The Floating Bar
Pontoon Saloon operates a floating bar on the Cumberland River that has become one of Nashville’s most distinctive experiences. The floating venue hosts live music, events, and general revelry on the river with the downtown Nashville skyline as the backdrop.
Not a transit option in the traditional sense, but worth knowing about for a Nashville visit that goes beyond Broadway. Check pontoonsaloon.com for current programming and schedules.
Parking Near Nissan Stadium
Going to a Titans Game or Concert?
If you’re not taking the water taxi, book your stadium area parking in advance through SpotHero before game day pricing takes over.
Find Nissan Stadium Parking →→ Nissan Stadium Parking: Best Options for Titans Games and Concerts
→ Getting Around Nashville Without a Car
→ Nashville Rideshare Guide
Water taxi schedules, routes, and Pontoon Saloon programming are subject to change by event. Always verify current information at nashvillewatertaxi.com before your visit.