Parking

The Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) owns the garage adjacent to the Main Library, which remains closed.

McKendree Garage

Park at the McKendree Garage, 140 6th Ave. North, for a discounted rate of $4.00 for up to 90 minutes.

Please note: Visits exceeding 90 minutes will be charged at the standard garage rate for the full duration of parking. Parking at the McKendree Garage is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

1. Upon parking, scan the QR code inside the garage to enter your phone number, license plate, and payment information.
2. After entering the library, scan the second QR code located near the first-floor Circulation Desk to apply the discounted rate.

Alternate Parking / Transportation Options

The Nashville Downtown Partnership (NDP) offers a free, interactive downtown parking map:
Where to Park | Getting Around | Downtown Nashville

To explore WeGo options:
Connecting People | WeGo Public Transit

Rooms

Main Library offers special facilities, exhibits, and research rooms. Main Library Map

• Art Gallery
• Civil Rights Room
• Conference Center
• Interlibrary Loan
• Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Margaret Ann & Walter Robinson Courtyard
• Metro Archives
• Nashville Talking Library
• Puppet Theater - home of Wishing Chair Productions
• Special Collections
• Studio NPL at the Teen Center
• Votes for Women
• Wilson Room / East Reading Room

History

On June 9, 2001 the new 300,000 sq. ft. Main Library building designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects opened to the public.