Whether you’re a Nashville native heading to a concert at the Grand Ole Opry with friends or you’re a visitor on your way to a honkytonk downtown, parking can get tricky. Finding free parking in Nashville is easier than ever with these tips and tricks, so keep reading to find a spot near your destination.
To find those free street parking spots, here is what you need:
- An understanding of where those spots exist. (Check out this free map!)
- Familiarity with parking rules in the city so you’ll know that free spot is actually free.
Map of Free Parking
Find a free spot in Nashville by changing the time filters and navigating to your desired area. The free map updates in real-time, so simply type in the address you’re parking near and the time of day to find free parking near you.
Nashville Parking Rules
Free parking in downtown Nashville after 6 pm
Metered street parking in Nashville is only enforced from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday which means that it’s free to park at parking meters any night after 6 pm.
Free parking on Sundays
Nashville does not enforce meters on Sundays, so drivers can park at any metered spot for free each week.
Free Parking Holidays
Nashville has free parking days! Here they are.
| Start Date | Parking Holiday | End Date |
| 2024-01-01 | New Year's Day | 2024-01-01 |
| 2024-01-15 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | 2024-01-15 |
| 2024-05-27 | Memorial Day | 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-07-04 | Independence Day | 2024-07-04 |
| 2024-09-02 | Labor Day | 2024-09-02 |
| 2024-11-28 | Thanksgiving Day | 2024-11-28 |
| 2024-12-25 | Christmas Day | 2024-12-25 |
To know which specific regulations are suspended on these days, please check the SpotAngels app.