NEWS

‘Transportation Modernization Act’ Introduces Express Toll Lanes in Nashville

March 26, 2024

In April of 2023, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed off on the ‘Transportation Modernization Act’, a $3.3 billion highway bill that has the potential to change the future of traffic in Nashville. The act authorizes the creation of ‘choice lanes’,…

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Transit and TODD Service Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 9, 2024

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 15, 2024, the Franklin Transit Authority announces that there will be no fixed route transit or TODD service. All transit services will resume Tuesday morning, January 16, 2024. For…

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TMA offers Guaranteed Ride Home Service

January 9, 2024

TMA has partnered with the State of Tennessee to offer state employees who work within Davidson County a guaranteed ride home when an emergency arises. It is for riders on RTA/WeGo Train, RTA/WeGo commute express, WeGo Bus, and VanStar rideshare…

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Park & Ride with Franklin Transit to Dickens of a Christmas

December 8, 2023

Join us for some holiday fun in Downtown Historic Franklin this weekend for the 38th annual Dickens of a Christmas festival! The festival runs Saturday, December 9th from 10AM-6PM and Sunday, December 10th from 11AM-5PM. Franklin Transit will offer shuttle…

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Hop & Shop with Franklin Transit

December 4, 2023

To encourage local shopping, the Franklin Transit Authority annually partners with the Downtown Franklin Association and The Factory at Franklin to provide free transportation with the Hop & Shop Trolley on Saturdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The shuttle is a…

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Forbes ranks Nashville as “hardest commute in the United States”… But it doesn’t have to be

November 6, 2023

According to Forbes.com,Nashville has been ranked “the hardest commute in the United States”, based on an analysis of eight data points.   News Channel 5 reported Paul Thompson, driver for Nashville Ready Mix, saying, “Sometimes it will take you 45 minutes…

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Park and Ride with Franklin Transit to Pumpkinfest this Saturday

October 27, 2023

Join the festivities of Pumpkinfest the easy way–park your car and hop aboard the Franklin Transit Pumpkinfest Shuttle this Saturday in downtown Franklin. Our one way ride is just $1.00, exact change required. On Saturday, October 28th, the shuttle service…

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Street Talk with Mayor Dr. Ken Moore

September 13, 2023

Street Talk is a series of conversations with state and community leaders that explore the latest transportation issues trends, and topics impacting Middle Tennessee. In our latest episode, Mayor Dr. Ken Moore talks Franklin Transit, Mobility, Technology, and the Growth…

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The Franklin Transit Authority Requests for Bids

August 28, 2023

The TMA Group/Franklin Transit is soliciting written quotes from qualified firms for janitorial services for our transit center and fleet facility building. Quotes should present the firms qualifications, understanding of the work to be performed, and three references. The notice…

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Nashville MSA Emerges as One of America’s Fastest Growing Job Markets

August 10, 2023

Outpacing competing cities such as New York, L.A., Chicago, and more, the Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area has emerged as one of the top five cities in the nation for job growth post-COVID. The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced…

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