06-02-2025
Discount parking program for Nashville musicians expands
Musicians playing gigs at venues across Nashville now qualify for discounted parking.
Why it matters: Parking is a pain for everyone in Nashville, but especially working musicians whose jobs take them to some of the city's most desirable neighborhoods.
Music Venue Alliance Nashville president Chris Cobb said parking was identified as one of musicians' biggest concerns during last year's music census.
Flashback: Metropolis, the technology company and parking lot operator, rolled out its discount parking program last year for musicians working in the downtown area.
The original program was a partnership between the company, the musicians union and the Committee for Downtown Musicians & Workers.
Driving the news: The discount program has now expanded to include Metropolis-operated parking facilities located near independent venues in different neighborhoods around the city. With the expansion, 23 parking areas will offer the discount.
Metropolis worked with the Mayor's Office of Nightlife and the Music Venue Alliance Nashville to identify the lots near independent venues.
How it works: There are three methods for musicians to get the Metropolis discount codes: Musicians playing a participating independent venue will be provided a QR code, AFM Local 257 provides the code to its members and through the downtown musicians Facebook page.
Last year, Metropolis reported providing more than $20,000 in discounts for its downtown program.
