FREE for the 10 Days of the Fair – yes, FREE parking at the Tennessee State Fair
Fairgrounds Map of gates are listed in RED
New Parking Gate
Daytime Entrance ONLY is through GATE 1 off Bransford Avenue and entrance to the Midway opens at 5 p.m. daily. Please observe directional signs surrounding as you get closer to the fairgrounds.
Gate 1 – MAIN GATE: This year the MAIN GATE is located at Bransford Avenue and Craighead. There is handicap and van accessible parking along with a free shuttle service equipped with a wheelchair lift to transport you to the top of the hill. This gate and parking is easy access for all agricultural, educational and competitive exhibits. This is the only gate open during the day. MAIN GATE parking opens at 10 a.m. GATE 1 entrance is at 2368 Bransford Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203.
Gate 2 – LIVESTOCK/MEDIA: Located at Bransford Ave. and Benton Ave. – is only for Livestock, Media and Employees. GATE 2 entrance is at 509 Benton Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203.
Gate 3 & 4 – CLOSED/SERVICE ONLY: Located at Wedgewood Ave. and Rains Ave. – is closed. Service entrance only.
Gate 5 – OVERFLOW PARKING: Located at Nolensville Road and Wedgewood – Over Flow from Gate 1, it has Handicap and Van Accessible Parking, it will usually open everyday at 6 pm.
RV Parking
The Tennessee Fairgrounds features a safe, secure and well-lit parking area for Recreational Vehicles.
NOTE: There will be no available R.V. spaces during the 10-Day State Fair to the general public; they are assigned in advance. Each RV Space possesses hook-ups to 20 amp power, water & sewer. All R.V. areas have nighttime security. The fee per night is $35.00. Reservations are not required, but if you would like to check on availability, please contact the office of the Tennessee State Fair at (615) 862-8980.