Tiered rates: cheap first 2 hours, steep after

What the rule says

Official nashville.gov paid-parking page: CPD $2.00/hr for 0-2 hours, $5.00/hr for 3-4 hours, $6.00/hr for 5+ hours (10-hour max). Economy Zone 8 stays $2.00/hr. Non-CPD $2 / $3 / $4. Economy Zone 9 $1.00/hr. You may extend twice from the phone. After the session expires, leave that zone for 30 minutes. Rate: CPD $2 / $5 / $6; non-CPD $2 / $3 / $4. Limit: 10 hours maximum then 30-minute lockout.

When it applies

Schedule

During zone hours · CPD $2 / $5 / $6; non-CPD $2 / $3 / $4 · 10 hours maximum then 30-minute lockout

If you get it wrong

Citation + cannot restart in same zone for 30 min

City-wide meter window

Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Citation & source

Issuing agency

Nashville DOT (NDOT) Parking / Traffic & Parking Commission

Last verified

Aug 27, 2026 — Source last verified Aug 27, 2026 (46d ago). This rule matches its official source as of that date.

Official source

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/transportation/traffic-and-parking/parking/paid-parking(opens in a new tab)