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Short answer: Waymo is open to everyone in Nashville, 24/7, in the Waymo app, and Lyft can also match you with a Waymo at no extra cost. The area is about 50 square miles, including Downtown, Broadway, Midtown, Music Row, 12 South, Germantown, East Nashville and North Nashville. Nashville airport (BNA) rides started on October 13, 2026 for a limited group, and teens can have their own accounts.
Nashville was Waymo's 11th US city. It began with invited riders on April 7, 2026 and opened to everyone on June 25. It's also the only city where you can get a Waymo on Lyft. For other cities, see every Waymo city.
Waymo Nashville at a glance
- Status
- Open to everyone since Jun 25, 2026
- Apps
- Waymo app or Lyft
- Hours
- 24/7
- Area
- About 50 sq mi
- Airport (BNA)
- Limited riders since Oct 13, 2026
- Teen accounts
- Yes, ages 13-17
Where Waymo goes in Nashville
- Downtown and nightlife: Downtown, Broadway and Germantown.
- Midtown and south: Midtown, Music Row, 12 South and South Nashville.
- East: East Nashville, Historic Edgefield, Inglewood and Maplewood Heights.
- North: North Nashville.
Leaving Broadway late at night? It's one of the best uses for a Waymo, but crowds and street closures mean the car may stop a block or two away. Use the app's suggested pickup point and check the initials on the roof.
Waymo on Lyft
Since September 9, 2026, Lyft can match Standard, Priority Pickup, Wait & Save and Extra Comfort rides with a Waymo inside the service area. You pay the Lyft price, with no extra cost for the Waymo, and you can decline the match or opt out of autonomous rides. Details in Waymo on Uber and Lyft.
Nashville airport (BNA)
Waymo started rides at Nashville International on October 13, 2026 for a limited group of riders, and is adding more over time. If BNA is available to you, the app shows the pickup zone. See Waymo at the airport.
Teen accounts
Nashville and Phoenix are the only cities where Waymo offers teen accounts. Since September 22, 2026, teens aged 13 to 17 can ride alone with an account linked to a parent or guardian. Full rules in can kids and teens ride Waymo?
Nashville tips
- Bachelorette party? Waymo allows four riders and bans open alcohol in the car. See Waymo rules.
- Titans and Predators games and big concerts mean surge prices; ride earlier or walk away from the venue.
- Check fares in both the Waymo app and Lyft: the price can differ. See Waymo prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Waymo available in Nashville?
Yes. Waymo has been open to everyone in Nashville since June 25, 2026, after starting with invited riders on April 7, 2026. It runs 24/7.
Can I get a Waymo on Lyft in Nashville?
Yes. Since September 9, 2026, Lyft can match Standard, Priority Pickup, Wait & Save and Extra Comfort rides with a Waymo inside the service area, at no extra cost. You can decline the match or opt out.
Does Waymo go to Nashville airport (BNA)?
Yes, for a limited group of riders since October 13, 2026. Waymo is opening it to more riders over time; the app tells you if it's available to you.
Can teens ride Waymo alone in Nashville?
Yes, with a Waymo teen account. Since September 22, 2026, teens aged 13 to 17 in Nashville can have their own account linked to a parent or guardian.
Does Waymo go down Broadway?
Yes. Broadway and Downtown are in the service area. Because of crowds and street closures, the car may stop on a side street nearby.
Update log
- Guide published with Lyft matching (Sep 9, 2026), teen accounts (Sep 22, 2026) and BNA airport rides for limited riders (Oct 13, 2026).
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