Shuttles and Parking
Shuttles
Shuttle buses will run between the Music City Center (Convention Center) and select conference hotels. ADA-buses will be available as needed between hotels and the Music City Center (Convention Center). Music City Center drop-off and pick-up will take place at the Level 2 Parking Entrance on 6th Avenue. All other hotels are within walking distance to Music City Center.
Complimentary shuttle service is provided between the Music City Center and the following official conference hotels:
| Hotel | Route | Boarding Location at Hotel |
| Courtyard Nashville Downtown | 1 | Across street from entrance on 4th Ave N & Church St (by Chase) |
| Noelle Nashville | 1 | Across street from entrance on 4th Ave N & Church St (by Chase) |
| Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown | 1 | Side of hotel at 7th Ave N and Union St |
Hours of Service
| Saturday, August 5 | 12:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. | Service every 30 minutes* |
| Sunday, August 6 | 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | Service every 30 minutes* |
| Monday, August 7 | 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Service every 15-20 minutes |
| 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Service every 30 minutes* | |
| 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | Service every 15-20 minutes | |
| Tuesday, August 8 | 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Service every 15-20 minutes |
| 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Service every 30 minutes* | |
| 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | Service every 15-20 minutes | |
| 6:45 p.m.-10:30 p.m. | APCO Block Party – At Ascend Amphitheater | |
| Wednesday, August 9 | 8:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | Service every 15-20 minutes |
*Departs Music City Center on the hour and half-hour.
Schedule may vary due to traffic and weather conditions.
Last bus leaves from hotels 60 minutes prior to end time with no return service.
Transportation Information & Special Assistance
(310) 900-9525
Please call at least 60 minutes prior to pick-up
APCO Block Party Transportation – At Ascend Amphitheater, Tuesday, August 8
Ascend Amphitheater is walkable from most conference hotels. Shuttles will be provided to/from most conference hotels and Ascend Amphitheater except Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown, Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown, Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Downtown Convention Center and Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown.
| 6:45 p.m. | Loading and departure from all official conference hotels |
| 8:00 p.m. | Guests may begin boarding buses to return to hotels. |
| 10:00 p.m. | APCO Block Party concludes. |
| 10:30 p.m. | Last bus departs for return to hotels. |
| Hotel | Route | Boarding Location at Hotel |
| AC Hotel Nashville Downtown | 4 | Walk to Margaritaville – Bus Loading – Front Entrance |
| Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown | 3 | Walk to Embassy Suites – Bus Loading – Demonbreun St entrance |
| Courtyard Nashville Downtown | 1 | Bus Loading – Across street from entrance on 4th Ave N & Church St (by Chase) |
| Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown | Walk | Within Walking Distance to Ascend Amphitheater |
| Embassy Suites Nashville Downtown | 3 | Bus Loading – Demonbreun St entrance |
| Grand Hyatt Nashville | 2 | Bus Loading – Bus cutout on 10th Ave N |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown | Walk | Within Walking Distance to Ascend Amphitheater |
| Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Downtown Convention Center | Walk | Within Walking Distance to Ascend Amphitheater |
| Hilton Nashville Downtown | 3 | Bus Loading – End of driveway on 4th Ave S |
| Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown | 3 | Walk to The Joseph – Bus Loading – Front Entrance (on KVB @ 4th S) |
| Holiday Inn Express Downtown Conference Center | 2 | Bus Loading – Bus cutout on 10th Ave N |
| Holston House Nashville | 1 | Bus Loading – Front Entrance |
| Home2 Suites Nashville Downtown Convention Center | 4 | Walk to Margaritaville – Bus Loading – Front Entrance |
| Hyatt House Nashville Downtown Convention Center | 4 | Walk to Margaritaville – Bus Loading – Front Entrance |
| Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown | Walk | Within Walking Distance to Ascend Amphitheater |
| Margaritaville Hotel Nashville | 4 | Bus Loading – Front Entrance |
| Noelle Nashville | 1 | Bus Loading – Across street from entrance on 4th Ave N & Church St (by Chase) |
| Omni Nashville Hotel | 3 | Walk to The Joseph – Bus Loading – Front Entrance (on KVB @ 4th S) |
| Residence Inn Nashville Downtown Convention Center | 4 | Walk to Margaritaville – Bus Loading – Front Entrance |
| Sheraton Grand Downtown Nashville | 1 | Bus Loading – Side of hotel at 7th Ave N & Union St |
| SpringHill Suites Nashville Downtown Convention Center | 4 | Walk to Margaritaville – Bus Loading – Front Entrance |
| The Joseph Nashville | 3 | Bus Loading – Front Entrance (on KVB @ 4th S) |
| The Westin Nashville | 3 | Walk to Embassy Suites – Bus Loading – Demonbreun St entrance |
| TRU Nashville Downtown Convention Center | 4 | Walk to Margaritaville – Bus Loading – Front Entrance |
| W Nashville | 5 | Bus Loading – Front Entrance |
Parking
A wide range of parking options are available near the Music City Center.