Website: https://thenashvillewatertaxi.com/
Nashville Water Taxi is a river cruise and water transportation service operating on the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The company provides family-friendly scenic cruises along with water taxi service to sporting events and concerts at Nissan Stadium, as well as private charter cruises. It describes itself as one of the longest-tenured operators of commercial passenger vessels on the Nashville riverfront, and frames its mission around providing safe, convenient, and enjoyable water transportation while enhancing visitors’ experience of the river.
Services
Nashville Water Taxi offers four main services. The Nashville River Cruise is a two-hour scenic outing that runs seven days a week on a seasonal basis, departing from 2 Victory Ave. The cruise provides views and insights into historic landmarks, parks, and commercial barges along the Cumberland River. Pricing is listed at $40 for adults and $30 for children 12 and under, with children under 2 admitted free.
The Game Day Water Taxi carries fans to Nissan Stadium for all regular season home games. The trip runs about 15 minutes each way and starts at $20 roundtrip, departing from Lock One Marina at 1505 Lock Rd and dropping off at the Nissan Stadium East Bank Docks. Tailgating is available at the marina, and parking starts at $25 per vehicle.
The Concert Water Taxi serves select concerts at Nissan Stadium, running roughly 10 to 15 minutes each way at $20 roundtrip, also departing from Lock One Marina.
Private Cruises are available starting at $500 per hour for up to 45 passengers. These charters include a full crew, a restroom, and a fully covered vessel, with optional narration of Nashville history and beverage packages available.
About
The company positions itself as building “Nashville’s first water taxi network” and emphasizes its established presence on the riverfront. It describes itself as one of the longest-tenured operators of commercial passenger vessels on the Nashville riverfront. Its stated approach combines convenient transportation with scenic, live-narrated tours that serve both residents and visitors.
Sustainability is part of the company’s stated philosophy, and it promotes water transportation as an eco-friendly alternative that can help reduce traffic congestion around downtown venues. By offering taxi service to Nissan Stadium on game days and for select concerts, the company presents the river as a way to bypass road traffic and parking pressure near the East Bank during major events. Tailgating at Lock One Marina and on-site parking add to the game-day experience for fans using the service.
Location & Contact
Nashville Water Taxi operates in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. History tours depart from 2 Victory Ave, Nashville, TN 37213, while game day and concert taxi service departs from Lock One Marina at 1505 Lock Rd, Nashville, TN 37207.
Phone: (615) 601-1464
Email: [email protected]
Additional Information
Operating hours are Sunday through Tuesday from 10am to 7pm, and Wednesday through Saturday from 9am to 7:30pm. The website includes sections for River Cruises, Private Cruises, Game Day Water Taxi, Concert Water Taxi, a Blog, FAQs, About Us, Contact, and Gift Cards.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (thenashvillewatertaxi.com).