Parking

Due to the garage closure, NPL cannot offer validated parking for Main Library visitors. We are actively exploring options with nearby garages to support public parking needs during this interim period and will continue to provide updates. 

For parking and transportation information: 

• Nashville Downtown Partnership (NDP) Interactive Downtown Parking Map
• 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.