The Gulch is 1 mile from Lower Broadway. That distance can be covered four ways: on foot, by rideshare, by bus, or by bike.
On foot: The walk takes about 20 minutes. From Broadway, head south on any of the numbered avenues until you cross Demonbreun Street, which marks the northern edge of the Gulch’s commercial core. The most direct route is down 11th or 12th Avenue South. During daylight, this is a comfortable walk. At night, some stretches are lightly trafficked and solo walkers should be aware that there are fewer people around between Broadway and the Gulch’s core. If you are with a group or it is before 10pm, the walk is fine. After midnight solo, take a rideshare.
By rideshare: An Uber or Lyft from Lower Broadway to the Gulch costs approximately $9 to $12 and takes 2 to 5 minutes depending on traffic. On weekend nights, surge pricing can push that higher. This is the default choice for most visitors making a single trip.
By WeGo bus: Line 17 connects downtown to the Gulch. Depart from the Central 5th Avenue transit center (Bay 11), and the trip takes approximately 5 minutes. Cost is $2. The bus runs roughly hourly. For a free option, the Music City Circuit shuttle has historically connected downtown and the Gulch, though schedules should be verified at nashvillego.com before relying on it.
By bike: B-cycle bike-share kiosks operate throughout both downtown and the Gulch. The Gulch Greenway provides dedicated bike infrastructure within the neighborhood. The 1-mile ride from Broadway takes under 10 minutes.
Parking in the Gulch: If you are driving from further away, the Gulch has paid street parking managed by Metro Nashville at rates set by the city. Pay lots are concentrated around the Division and 12th Avenue South intersection. Evening rates typically run $5 to $10. The neighborhood’s density means parking is competitive on weekend nights; arriving before 7pm gives you better options.
Sources
- Rome2rio, Downtown Nashville to The Gulch, rome2rio.com
- TripAdvisor Forum, “Walking from Downtown to The Gulch,” tripadvisor.com
- explorethegulch.com/getting-here
- Nashville MLS, “Living in The Gulch, Nashville (2025),” nashvillesmls.com
- Nashville Todo, “The Gulch vs Downtown Nashville,” nashvilletodo.com