Community Passports

Community Passports give NPL cardholders free admission to area attractions and services. Thank you to the National Museum of African American Music, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and Cheekwood Estate and Gardens for opening their doors through this partnership.

Cheekwood Community Passport

Cheekwood is one of the finest American Country Place Era estates in the nation. Experience the beauty of Cheekwood, a 55–acre estate that serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum. Passport provides admission for up to 2 adults, 2 children.

Borrow

  • Place a hold on a Cheekwood Passport using your library card.
  • You must be an NPL cardholder to borrow a passport. 
  • Passports may be checked out for 7 days.
  • No renewals. Once the passport is used you can place it on hold again. 
  • If unused, passes should be returned to any library location.
  • A passport might show as being checked out on your library account for up to a week after you use it. Don't worry, it's just on its way back from the museum. It will disappear from your account when checked in.

Visit

  • Before using your pass, plan your trip to Cheekwood.
  • Check out the calendar for a schedule of traveling exhibits and family activities you can enjoy during your visit.
  • Passport not valid for special events. It only allows access to the Cheekwood gardens and mansion.
  • When you arrive at Cheekwood, present the passport at the gate lodge and visitor services to attend.
cheekwood gardens

National Museum of African American Music Passport

Provides two adults free admission through a partnership between Nashville Public Library and the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM). 

Borrow

  • View available passports or place a hold on a NMAAM passport with your library card.
  • You must be an NPL cardholder to borrow a passport. 
  • Passports may be checked out for 7 days.
  • No renewals. Once the passport is used you can place it on hold again. 
  • If unused, passes should be returned to any library location.
  • A passport might show as being checked out on your library account for up to a week after you use it. Don't worry: it's just on its way back from the museum and will disappear from your account when checked in.

Visit

  • Before using your pass, visit the National Museum of African American Music online to make your plans, learn about parking, and more. 
  • When you arrive at the museum, present the passport at the information desk to gain admission.
National Museum of African American Music logo

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Passport

Provides two adults from free admission to this world-class museum through a partnership between Nashville Public Library and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (CMHFM). 

Borrow

  • Place a hold on a CMHFM passport with your library card.
  • You must be an NPL cardholder to borrow a passport. 
  • Passports may be checked out for 7 days.
  • No renewals. Once the passport is used you can place it on hold again. 
  • If unused, passes should be returned to any library location.
  • A passport might show as being checked out on your library account for up to a week after you use it. Don't worry: it's just on its way back from the museum and will disappear from your account when checked in.

Visit

  • Before using your pass, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum online to make your plans, learn about parking, and more. Check out the museum's calendar for a schedule of family activities and public programs you can enjoy during your visit.
  • When you arrive at the museum, present the passport at the information desk to gain admission.
Community Counts Passport

NPL BCycle Pass

Get free access to electric pedal-assist bicycles for a week. Borrow a BCycle fob to take rides from any Nashville BCycle station.

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