Nashville is known as Music City, but it also has a vibrant motorcycle scene, among other things.
It’s home to a full-size replica of the Parthenon (which houses a museum), some great barbecue restaurants, a world-class live music scene, of course… and on top of all that, Nashville is a perfect place to rent a motorcycle.
- Renting a Motorcycle in Nashville, Tennessee
- Best Motorcycle Rides in and around Nashville
- Nashville Motorcycle Hangouts
- Nashville Weather & Riding
- Nashville Motorcycle Rules & Tips
- Preparing For Your Nashville Motorcycle Trip
Where to Rent a Motorcycle in Nashville
If you’re looking for a motorcycle rental, Nashville is a great place to be. Twisted Road has you covered with a wide selection of bikes up for rent by our member community.
You can search our members’ motorcycles for rent in Nashville and find whatever you feel like riding during your trip: a touring motorcycle, a sportbike, a cruiser, whatever style.
Our community of riders has all sorts of bikes listed. And no need to rent just one bike while you’re in town; you can check out a different one every day or two if you want to!
Best Motorcycle Rides in Nashville and Surrounding Areas
Some of the best and most popular Nashville motorcycle routes are:
- TN Route 12 North
- Old Hickory Road
- HWY 70 E
- Natchez Trace Parkway
- Route 49 - Dover to Dickson
- Woodlands Trace (Land Between the Lakes), aka ‘the Trace’
Every Twisted Road motorcycle rental includes unlimited miles, so you can ride all over Tennessee if you feel like it!
Check out our Twisted Road review page to hear from our riders and read why we’re your best source for a motorcycle rental in Nashville!
Motorcycle Hangouts in Nashville
Nashville is a great place to explore on a bike, with a lot of interesting neighborhoods and unique places to stop and get a bite or a drink.
Bikini Beach
Despite the name, this is actually a) landlocked and b) not a cheesy tourist bar. It’s very much a local dive bar, with a crowd that’s part genuine bikers, part easygoing locals, and a few tourists—but its own local vibe prevails. The bartenders are skilled, the overall demeanor is friendly, and there’s karaoke every other Friday. (And a jukebox the rest of the time!)
Barista Parlor
If you’re looking for a great cup of morning coffee, and maybe a fresh-baked biscuit sandwich with locally made sausage, ride on over to any Barista Parlor location. Sure, it’s a little hipster, in a served-on-a-wooden-plank-with-a-bandanna-napkin sort of way… but that sounds pretty good to us!
Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint
Martin’s is a hickory-smoked extravaganza—we’re talking the whole hog here. In addition to the smoked meat from 4 pits, there are games, a beer garden, and a stage for live music. There’s Tennessee-style pulled pork, brisket, and ribs, and it’s all quite legit. For something unique, order your meat as a ‘Redneck Taco’—it’ll arrive on top of a housemade corncake.
Hattie B’s
Ever heard of ‘Nashville hot chicken’? As the name suggests, this town invented the stuff. It’s crispy fried chicken with a hot/sweet (think cayenne, salt, and brown sugar) twist, and it’s nothing short of a revelation. No trip to Nashville is complete without a trip to Hattie B’s, where they make one of the best renditions of this hometown classic.
Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival
There are a few motorcycle rallies in the country worth traveling to, and the Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival is one of them. It’s four days of revelry with people who love motorcycles—including custom builders, musicians, and lots of others who live to ride. And it takes place on the 3,500-acre ranch of country music royalty: the coal miner’s daughter herself, Loretta Lynn. Plan your trip for the end of May if you want to be in town for this event; it’s just an hour outside of Nashville, in Hurricane Mills.
Nashville Weather: When's the Best Time to Ride?
Nashville has a relatively moderate climate so that good riding days can be found throughout the year.
January is typically the coldest month when temps can dip into the high 20s. The warmest days are usually in July, with highs in the 80s. The summer months are typically pretty humid. Spring is the most pleasant season overall in terms of temperature (and lack of humidity), with the caveat that May has the most rainfall, and there can be the occasional tornado in the spring months, too. Fall can be great riding weather as long as you’re prepared for the cooler temperatures.
Nashville Motorcycle Rules & Tips
As always, it’s important to ride safely. In Nashville, that means watching out for ice (in the winter months), being prepared for rain and sometimes hail (especially in spring), and watching for cars turning from the middle lane.
In the state of Tennessee, everyone (riders and passengers) must wear a helmet when they’re on a motorcycle. Riders and passengers also have to wear eye protection, unless the motorcycle has a windshield. Passengers can be any age, as long as they’re wearing a helmet and eye protection.
Also, take note that lane splitting and lane filtering are illegal.
Preparing For Your Nashville Ride
Because Nashville can be humid, you’ll want to bring protective but well-ventilated clothing if you’re visiting in the summer months. If you’ll be there in the fall or winter, bring gear that will keep you warm in the high 20s to low 60s range. Bringing layers is always a good idea—that way, you'll be prepared for temperature fluctuations.
You also might want to check out our guide to the best warm weather motorcycle gear for women, and the best warm weather motorcycle gear for men.
You’ll, of course, also want to bring your helmet, riding boots, jacket, etc. (Make sure you check out our article on traveling with motorcycle gear before you leave!)
If you’re not traveling with your protective gear, please let us know, and we can work with the owner to try to find local options for you. Often, owners are more than happy to lend their gear to fellow riders.
Live in Nashville? Earn Extra Money Renting Your Motorcycle!
If you wish to help others enjoy Nashville and the surrounding areas, consider listing your motorcycle on Twisted Road and maximize your true earnings potential.
As one of the best peer-to-peer motorcycle rental marketplaces today, owners can take advantage of numerous benefits, such as setting their own rental prices and rental conditions.
Plus, all drivers enjoy a 70% share. For example, if you rent out your motorcycle for $200 daily over four days, you get to keep $560, which is an excellent deal!
Sign up and list your motorcycle on Twisted Road today!
