Transit
Taking public transit is less expensive, safer, and better for the environment, when compared to driving alone to work. Using transit gives you more productive travel time for responding to emails, reading a book, or catching up on social media.
Riding public transit for even two days per week can save you money on fuel, parking and car maintenance. The more you ride, the more you save. Relax, let someone else drive!
For resources in your area, please check out the links below.
Urban Transit Providers:
- Knoxville Area Transit (KAT): Transit service in Knoxville
- KAT's Youth Freedom Pass: Special bus pass for young students in the Knoxville area wanting to get around town without relying on someone else being available to give them a ride
- KAT Board the Bus for Better Health Program: Knoxville residents needing to get to medical appointments independently may call or email 2-1-1 to receive free assistance with trip training
- Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA): Transit service in Chattanooga
- Gatlinburg Trolley: Trolley service in and around Gatlinburg
- Pigeon Forge Fun Time Trolley: Trolley service in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville
- Johnson City Transit: Transit service around Johnson City
- Kingsport Area Transit: Transit service in the Kingsport area
- Bristol Tennessee Transit: Transit service in the Bristol area
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Programs:
- Smart Trips: Knoxville’s commute options program will assit you in finding an alternative transportation method and reward you for logging your shared or active trips
Additional Transit Providers:
- Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) Transit: Transit service in Knox County
- Lakeway Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LAMPTO) Transit: Transit service in Morristown, Jefferson City, White Pine, and Hamblen and Jefferson counties
- Oak Ridge Transit: Transit service in the city of Oak Ridge
- Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency (SETHRA): Transit services in Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Marion, Mcminn, Meigs, Polk, Sequatchie counties and the non-urbanized areas of Bradley and Hamilton counties
- East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHRA): Transit for Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union counties
- Northeast Tennessee Rural Public Transit (NET Trans): Transit service for Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties (operated by First Tennessee Human Resource Agency FTHRA)
Urban Transit Providers:
- WeGo Public Transit: Transportation solutions for Nashville and surrounding counties
- WeGo Better Bus: Learn more about how WeGo is working to improve and expand services in Nashville
- WeGo Star Train: Commuter rail line from Lebanon to Nashville
- WeGo Regional Bus Service: Connecting regional areas to Nashville
- Access On Demand: WeGo's ADA accessible option for people with disabilities
- WeGo Quick Ticket: New virtual ticket and reloadable ticket option from WeGo
- WeGo Link: Uber Pilot providing subsidized rides from Antioch to route 55 Murfreesboro Pike bus stops
- Murfreesboro Rover: Transit service in Murfreesboro
- Clarksville Transit System: Transit service in Clarksville
- Franklin Transit Authority: Transit service in Franklin
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Programs:
- Nashville Connector: Nashville’s commute options program
- Move VU: Vanderbilt University's alternative transportation options program
Rural Middle Tennessee Transit Providers:
- Mid-Cumberland Public Transit: Transit service for Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Steward, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, and Wilson counties
- South Cumberland Tennessee Development District (SCTDD): Transit service for Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore, Perry, and Wayne counties
- Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA): Transit service for Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Van Buren, Warren, and White counties
Urban Transit Providers:
- Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA): Public transit provider for the Memphis Area
- MATA Trolley Lines: A fun way to get around in Memphis
- MATAplus: Helping meet the transportation needs of people with disabilities
- 901RideChoice: Free phone service for older adults and people living with a disability who need local, reliable transportation options to get to their destinations
- Downtown Memphis Groove On-Demand: Personalized, on-demand rides within Downtown Memphis for only $1.25. Available Monday through Friday 7am-9pm. Download the app and sign-up to book a ride.
- Back-Up Plan: Memphis Medical District shares local back-up transportation opportunities
- Jackson Transit Authority: Transit service in Jackson
Transportation Demand Management Programs:
- Commute Options: Memphis’ commuter program that will identify specific options to help you reach your desired destination
Rural West Tennessee Transit Providers:
- Delta Human Resource Agent (DHRA): Transit services in Fayettville, Lauderdale, rural Shelby, and Tipton counties
- Northwest Tennessee Human Resources Agency (NWTHRA): Transit service for Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Henry, Lake, Obion, and Weakley counties
- Southwest Human Resources Agency (SWHRA): Transit service for Chester, Decatur, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, and McNairy counties