Nashville, TN Filming & Production: Street Closures (2026)

Film productions requiring street closures in Nashville are coordinated through the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) as part of the Film and Special Events permit process. Full street closures require advance application with sufficient lead time for review by NDOT, Nashville Police Department, and Nashville MTA (WeGo) for transit route impacts. A detailed plan showing the proposed closure area, production setup, pedestrian and vehicle detour routes, and emergency access must be submitted with the permit application. Productions must hire Nashville Police Department officers for traffic control during street closures, with costs borne by the production company. Fire lanes and emergency vehicle access must be maintained at all times. Nashville's busy tourism and entertainment corridors, particularly Broadway, require careful planning and may have limited availability for closures. The Film Office works with productions to identify feasible closure times that minimize impact on businesses and pedestrians. Production companies must notify affected businesses and residents in advance. Signage for detour routes must be provided by the production. All streets must be restored to their original condition after filming, and any damage to public infrastructure is the responsibility of the production company.