Does Nashville's Commuter Train (Music City Star) Stop In Franklin?

| Comments (1)

Picture of the Music City Star train taken by Brent and MariLynn. Click to see more of their photos! Currently the closest the Music City Star (Nashville's new commuter train) gets to Franklin is downtown Nashville (Riverfront Park).

Good news though...

Plans are in the works for an extension to the train's route, with stops in Brentwood and Franklin!


"Four other corridors are ultimately planned, resulting in a 145-mile network. Proposed corridors include the Northeast Corridor, serving the communities of Gallatin and Hendersonville; the Southeast Corridor, with service to Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and LaVergne; the South Corridor, covering the communities of Franklin and Brentwood; and the West Corridor, serving Kingston Springs and Bellevue."
Source: Lightrailnow.org


Little-Known Facts About Nashville's Commuter Train:

The Music City Star is a a single-track line with 6 train stations: Lebanon, Martha, Mt. Juliet, Hermitage, Donelson, and Nashville's Riverfront Park. From each of the stations, there are trolleys or commuter busses that will take you directly to your final destination.

The project began in November 2004.

At 32 miles long, they say that "this rail project is about as bare-bones as they come (about $1.2 million per mile)".

It was initially referred to as the "East Corridor Alignment" because it heads almost due east from Nashville all the way to Lebanon -- practically parallel to I-40.

According to engineer Rob Corriveau, "it takes a mile to stop when we're going full speed."


Here's a summary of the train's first day of service.

Check out more great photos of the Nashville area taken by Brent & MariLynn here!
Article Tools
More articles like this here:

1 Comments

ShuttleMAX a transportation experience company founded right here in Franklin launched service from Franklin to the Nashville International Airport on September 15th. What makes ShuttleMAX different and exciting is that it’s the first shuttle company to the developed with the community in mind. I love life in Williamson County and could life here forever and never leave except when I have to fly. Then I have to leave the warm embrace of Franklin and make that dreaded trek to the airport, park my nice car in the middle of a parking lot, pay too much, wait for the bus, load my own luggage, and ride to the terminal grab my luggage again just to get to the ticket counter. Or better yet get to short term parking and find it’s full. So ShuttleMAX was born. With a simple reservation ShuttleMAX will pick you up at your office or any hotel in Franklin/Cool Springs or Brentwood. We’ll even come to your home if you desire. Once on board the experience begins. You’ll sip on a complementary water, relax in our high back reclining seats and enjoy your video presentations of the great things Williamson County has to offer. We’ll load your luggage and deliver you to your terminal entrance. In addition then it’s time to come home again, we’ll be there at our counter space located in ground transportation to greet you. ShuttleMAX is here to make life in Middle Tennessee a whole lot easer. People can visit www.shuttlemax.net or call 615-361-6184 to make a reservation.

Leave a comment


Photos

  • Henpeck Market in Franklin, TN has gas in addition to a convenience store, bakery, restaurant, gift shop, and more!
  • The main entrance to Henpeck Market in Franklin, Tennessee.
  • Henpeck Market in Franklin Tennessee.
  • The entrance sign at Durham Manor in Franklin, TN.
  • Some houses in Summer Hill on Henpeck Road in Franklin, Tennessee.
  • Entrance sign for Summer Hill housing development on Henpeck Lane in Franklin, TN.
  • The gatted entrance to Belle Vista homes in Franklin, Tennessee.
  • One of the homes inside the Belle Vista housing development on Henpeck Road in Franklin, TN.
  • Signs for entrance to Green Valley and Belle Vista housing developments on Henpeck Lane in Franklin, TN.
  • One of the homes inside Durham Manor -- a housing development located along Henpeck Lane in Franklin, TN.
  • Here you can get an idea of the beautiful countryside surrounding Durham Manor in Franklin, Tennessee.
  • Front porch - The Brownstones, Franklin.

Enter your email address: