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Nashville airport has no FAA ground stop or delay programme listed

Nashville International Airport (BNA) had no FAA ground stop, ground delay programme, delay notice or closure at 12:30am ET on Sunday 15 November 2026. 1

Checked at 12:30am ET on Sunday 15 November 2026. The FAA feed covers ground stops, delay programmes and closures; it does not count cancellations by single airlines. For a reading taken this minute, open the FAA status page or the airport's own site.

No FAA delay programme listed at BNA and nearby airports

CodeAirportFAA status at 12:30am ETRef
BNANashville International AirportNo FAA programme or closure listed1
HSVHuntsville InternationalNo FAA programme or closure listed1
CHAChattanooga MetropolitanNo FAA programme or closure listed1
SDFLouisville Muhammad Ali InternationalNo FAA programme or closure listed1
MEMMemphis InternationalNo FAA programme or closure listed1

If your flight from Nashville is cancelled, the airline owes you a seat or your money back

  1. Check the airline app before you queue. Rebooking there is often faster than the desk, and the airline's waiver page tells you how far you can move your dates for free.
  2. Decide whether you still want to travel. If you don't, ask for a full cash refund of the fare, taxes and bag or seat fees. It is due within 7 business days on a card. 2
  3. Turn down vouchers you don't want. Accepting a credit has to be your active choice. 2
  4. Ask who caused it. Hotel and meal promises apply when the airline caused the disruption; for an FAA or weather cause you pay your own. 3
  5. Get written proof of the cancellation or delay. Insurers and card benefits ask for it.
  6. Claim what the airline doesn't pay from your travel insurance or card, once its waiting period has passed.

Three hotels near Nashville airport run a free 24-hour shuttle, and one is a walk from the terminal

These 11 hotels sit within about 10 minutes of BNA. Distances and shuttles come from the hotels' own pages or the airport's. The airport keeps its own list of hotels with courtesy shuttles.

4 of 11 were read in full on the hotel's own page; the rest come from listings of those pages and are marked "Second-hand". Shuttle hours change, so call the front desk before you rely on a late pickup. No prices are shown here: the search buttons above open live rates.

HotelDistanceAirport shuttleOfficial siteCheckedRef
Hilton BNA Nashville Airport TerminalOn airport (2 Terminal Drive)On-site hotel, no shuttle neededHotel's own site2026-11-154
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport1 mileFree, 24 hoursHotel's own site2026-11-155
Holiday Inn Nashville Airport1 mileFree, 24 hoursHotel's own site2026-11-156
Nashville Airport MarriottNot statedFree, 24 hoursHotel's own site2026-11-157
Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville-Airport1 mileFree, 4am to 11pmHotel's own site2026-11-158
Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport3 milesFree, hours not statedHotel's own site2026-11-159
Courtyard Nashville AirportNot statedFree, 5am to 11:30pm. Book ahead with the hotelHotel's own site2026-11-1510
Crowne Plaza Nashville AirportNot statedFree, 7am to 6pmHotel's own site2026-11-1511
Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville AirportNot statedFree, 4am to 12:30amHotel's own site2026-11-1512
Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville-AirportNot statedFree, 4am to 11pmHotel's own site2026-11-1513
TownePlace Suites Nashville AirportNot statedFree, 6am to 10pmHotel's own site2026-11-1514

When Uber and taxis run out at BNA, 10 shuttle, taxi and car firms take bookings, one of them around the clock

Call two or three of them and ask each for a quote and a pickup time before you commit. Firms that list 24-hour hours come first; the rest are in alphabetical order, and no firm is placed by preference.

Names, pickup points and numbers come from the airport's ground transport pages or the operator's own site, checked 15 November 2026. Numbers marked "Number on the airport's page" were only seen in listings of that page, so they link there. Prices are set by each firm when you call.

OperatorTypeWhat it isPicks up atHoursAreas servedCallBookRef
Groome TransportationScheduled airporterScheduled shared shuttleGround Transportation Center, Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2; Groome desk behind the hotel shuttles in Lane 324 hours. Office 24 hours daily, phone agents 24/7Chattanooga, Monteagle and Manchester; Clarksville and Fort Campbell stop by reservation, ending after 30 November 2026(423) 954-1400Official site15
American Music City TaxiTaxiMetered taxiGround Transportation Center, Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2Not statedNashville areaNumber on the airport's page16
BlacklanePrivate car or limoPre-booked chauffeurMeet and greet at BNANot statedPre-booked transfersOfficial site17
Checker CabTaxiMetered taxiGround Transportation Center, Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2Not statedNashville areaNumber on the airport's page16
Magic TaxiTaxiMetered taxiGround Transportation Center, Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2Not statedNashville areaNumber on the airport's page16
NashVegas CabTaxiMetered taxiGround Transportation Center, Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2Not statedNashville areaNumber on the airport's page16
TennCabTaxiMetered taxiGround Transportation Center, Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2Not statedNashville areaNumber on the airport's page16
TN National CabTaxiMetered taxiGround Transportation Center, Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2Not statedNashville areaNumber on the airport's page16
Volunteer CabTaxiMetered taxiGround Transportation Center, Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2Not statedNashville areaNumber on the airport's page16
Yellow CabTaxiMetered taxiGround Transportation Center, Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2Not statedNashville areaNumber on the airport's page16

Trains and buses from the airport

  • WeGo Route 18 Airport, from BNA Ground Transportation Center, Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2 (purple WeGo stop sign), every 30 minutes 6am to 6pm, every 40 minutes in the evening, 7 days (from 5 July 2026) 18

A local helper can bring you clothes, feed your pets or wait in for your bags while you're stuck in Nashville

Task apps match you with someone nearby for a paid errand. Post what you need, compare offers and agree a price before anyone starts.

  • Bring clothes, medication or a charger to your airport hotel.
  • Feed pets, water plants or collect mail at home for an extra night or two.
  • Be at home when the airline delivers a delayed bag.
  • Move a car from airport parking, or drop off a spare key.
  • Collect a hire car from an off-airport branch and bring it to you.

Use these for errands only. A paid ride from the airport needs a licensed driver, so book rides through the firms listed above. Airtasker covers fewer US cities than TaskRabbit, so try both. The site takes no commission from either.

Nashville has 2 lounges after security, and 1 sells a day pass

2 lounges sit after security at BNA, and 1 sells a day pass: Admirals Club (US$79 or 7,900 miles, when available). An airline club pass needs a same-day boarding pass on that airline or its alliance. Delta Sky Club lists no day pass, so you need a membership, card or ticket that qualifies.

Lounges often reach capacity during a mass disruption, and access cannot be guaranteed. Delta says club access is subject to space availability 19, Priority Pass says membership does not guarantee access and is subject to capacity 20, and no lounge network publishes live occupancy on the web.

For a bed, Minute Suites Nashville rents private suites by the hour after security (Concourse D, near Gate D3). Hotel at the terminal: Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal (before security).

Lounge or rest optionTypeWhereSecurityHoursDay passWho gets inRule when busy or delayedRef
Admirals ClubOpenAirline clubConcourse C, mezzanine (aa.com: between gates C14 and C16; the airport: near gate C12)After security4am to 7:30pm dailyYes, US$79 or 7,900 miles a person, when availableAdmirals Club members, AAdvantage Executive cardholders, oneworld premium cabins and status, or a One-Day Pass. Same-day boarding pass on American or a oneworld airline.American says One-Day Passes may not be redeemable or on sale at its most popular clubs and in peak season.21
Delta Sky ClubOpenAirline clubConcourse B, near gate B3 (Amex lists gate B1)After securityNot published on a page that loadedNo. Delta stopped selling Single Visit PassesDelta Sky Club members; Delta One and SkyTeam premium cabins; some Medallion members on international premium tickets; Delta SkyMiles Reserve cards (15 visits a year) and Amex Platinum cards (10 visits a year), then US$50 a visit. Same-day boarding pass on Delta or an eligible partner. Main Basic fares are not admitted.Entry within 3 hours of scheduled departure, or any time on a connection. Delta says a delay does not affect access if you enter within 3 hours of the original departure time. Access is subject to space availability.22
Hilton BNA Nashville Airport TerminalOpenHotel2 Terminal Drive, connected to the central terminal by a covered pedestrian bridgeBefore securityHotel, 24 hoursNot publishedHotel guests. Bridge lands landside; passengers then clear the central TSA checkpoint.None published23
Minute Suites NashvilleOpenSleep suiteConcourse D, near Gate D3After security4am to 10pm daily, last booking 9pmPaid by the hour, one-hour minimum; hourly rate not on its pageAny passenger with a same-day boarding pass. Priority Pass covers the first hour, then US$40 for the second hour and US$10 for each further 15 minutes. A US$5 cleaning fee applies to every guest.Access is not guaranteed and is subject to space availability. Priority Pass walk-ins subject to availability; reservations strongly recommended. Refund only if cancelled more than 3 hours before arrival.24
Sensory RoomOpenRest areaNot statedNot statedNot published on a page that loadedNoListed as an amenity for travellers; no access rules found.None published25
USO NashvilleOpenRest areaSouth Terminal, C/D Connector near the C/D gates (Suite 324)After security7am to 7pm dailyNoActive service members and their dependents. Free. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.Maximum capacity of 40 people at any one time.26
Southwest Icon LoungeOpening laterAirline clubCentral lobby mezzanine, after security, in press reportsAfter securityNot published on a page that loadedNot publishedSouthwest says access will come through a new premium Southwest credit card from Chase launching in 2027. Other access routes not yet published.None published27

Checked on 15 November 2026. Names link to the operator's own page or the airport's. Prices are per person. Where a cell says not published, the figure was not on a page that loaded. Southwest Icon Lounge is due to open later; no date is published.

Cards and memberships that get you in at BNA

  • Delta Sky Club: club members, Delta One and SkyTeam premium cabins, some Medallion members on international premium tickets, and Amex Platinum (10 visits a year) or Delta SkyMiles Reserve (15 visits) cards. Extra card visits cost US$50.
  • Admirals Club: members, AAdvantage Executive cardholders, oneworld premium cabins and status, or a one-day pass. You need a same-day boarding pass on American or a oneworld airline.
  • Minute Suites is open to any passenger with a same-day boarding pass, paid by the hour. Priority Pass covers the first hour.
  • Priority Pass members, including memberships that come with Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve and Capital One Venture X cards, can use the Priority Pass lounges and spa or gaming swaps marked in the table. Priority Pass says membership does not guarantee access.
  • A few travel insurance policies pay their delay benefit as a lounge pass. They are listed in the lounge guide.

Staying overnight at BNA

No published airport policy on sleeping in the terminal was found. The airport says the security checkpoint opens daily at 3:30am CT, so anyone staying overnight after the last flights would be landside until then. Minute Suites at BNA does not offer overnight stays. 28

Ten US airlines fly from BNA, and each one's phone, chat and rebooking page is below

Airlines named on the airport's airline directory, with the contact channels each airline lists on its own site, checked 15 November 2026. When phone queues run long, try the app, chat or text channel at the same time.

Every number here was read on the airline's own contact page. Fake airline support numbers circulate in search results, so call only numbers that match the airline's site. "Answers customers" marks a social account the airline says handles support.

AirlineTerminalCall (US)Chat or textSocial accountsAirline pagesRef
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines on this site
T-Gates1-800-252-7522 (1-800-ALASKAAIR) 24/7Chat icon on the contact page; Text 82008X @AlaskaAir (answers customers) · Facebook · Instagram @alaskaairChange or rebook
Refund
Travel alerts
29
Allegiant AirSatellite Concourse(702) 505-8888 24 hours a day, seven days a weekAllegiant Virtual Assistant chat icon, which can connect to an agent; Send us a text at +1 (866) 432-6165X @Allegiant (answers customers) · Facebook · Instagram @allegiantChange or rebook
Refund
Travel alerts
30
American Airlines
American Airlines on this site
C Concourse and T-Gates800-433-7300 24 hoursChat bubble on aa.com; virtual assistant or live chat, 24/7 per the pageX @AmericanAir (answers customers) · FacebookChange or rebook
Refund
Travel alerts
31
Avelo AirlinesSatellite Concourse(346) 616-9500None listedX @AveloAir · Facebook · Instagram @aveloairChange or rebook
Refund
Travel alerts
32
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines on this site
B Concourse800-221-1212Chat with Us link in the Help Center, run through Delta's chat provider; Live Chat messaging with an agent in the Fly Delta appX @Delta · Facebook · Instagram @deltaChange or rebook
Refund
Travel alerts
33
Frontier AirlinesT-Gates602-333-5925 24/7Chat with us page on flyfrontier.com; Text us on WhatsApp, linked from the customer service pageX @FlyFrontier · Facebook · Instagram @flyfrontierChange or rebook
Refund
Travel alerts
34
JetBlue
JetBlue on this site
Satellite Concourse1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583) 24/7Chat button in the lower right corner of the contact page; Apple Business Chat on Apple devices, in English and SpanishX @JetBlue · Facebook · Instagram @jetblueChange or rebook
Refund
Travel alerts
35
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines on this site
C, D and Satellite Concourses1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792)None listedX @SouthwestAir · Facebook · Instagram @southwestairChange or rebook
Refund
Travel alerts
36
Sun Country AirlinesSatellite Concourse651-905-2737 24 hours/day, 7 days/weekText hello to 651-905-2737, 6am to 10pm Central, Monday to SundayX @SunCountryAir · Facebook · Instagram @suncountryairChange or rebook
Refund
Travel alerts
37
United Airlines
United Airlines on this site
B Concourse and T-Gates1-800-864-8331 24 hours dailyText UNITED to 32050 to reach an agent; Chat with us on united.com; the page says the team is available 24 hours a dayX @united (answers customers) · Facebook · Instagram @unitedChange or rebook
Refund
Travel alerts
38

US airlines published their own waiver and refund terms for the 13 November stop

The terms each airline posted after the nationwide stop, with links to the airline's own pages only. The airlines that fly from BNA, with their phone and chat channels, are listed in the section above.

AirlineWaiver terms for 13 NovemberRead on airline's pageAirline pagesRef
American AirlinesAmerican's travel alert waived the change fee for tickets bought by 12 November for travel on 13 to 14 November, with new travel on 13 to 17 November in the same cabin between the same cities booked by 14 November, or the option to cancel and request a refund.YesWaiver or alert page · American Airlines on this site · Refund page39
Delta Air LinesDelta's systemwide advisory covered travel on 13 to 15 November 2026 for tickets issued on or before 14 November, waiving the fare difference in the same cabin when rebooked and flown on or before 22 November, or letting customers cancel for an eCredit.YesWaiver or alert page · Delta Air Lines on this site · Refund page40
United AirlinesUnited's newsroom said a travel waiver let customers change their plans over the weekend of 13 to 15 November 2026; press reports add waived change fees and fare differences for new flights on 12 to 20 November between the same cities, and a refund for those who chose not to travel.NoWaiver or alert page · United Airlines on this site41
Southwest AirlinesSouthwest's advisory let customers booked on 13 to 16 November 2026 rebook or fly standby between the same cities within 5 days of the original date with no change in airfare, and confirmed a refund where Southwest cancelled or significantly delayed the flight and the customer cancelled the trip.YesWaiver or alert page · Southwest Airlines on this site · Refund page42
JetBlueJetBlue waived change and cancel fees and fare differences for JetBlue-operated flights from 13 to 15 November 2026 booked before 13 November, with rebooking through 18 November, and said customers could cancel before departure for a refund to the original payment method.YesWaiver or alert page · JetBlue on this site · Refund page43
Alaska AirlinesFor tickets bought on or before 13 November 2026 with original travel from 13 to 15 November, Alaska waived the change fee and any fare difference for new travel in the same cabin through 18 November, or allowed fee-free cancellation into Wallet funds or a credit certificate, provided the change was made before the original departure.YesWaiver or alert page · Alaska Airlines on this site · Refund page44
Frontier AirlinesFrontier's Nationwide Ground Stop policy covers all airports for tickets bought on or before 13 November 2026 with travel from 13 to 15 November: change and cancel fees are waived, origin and destination cannot change, any fare difference still applies, and a cancelled itinerary keeps its value as credit.YesWaiver or alert page · Refund page45
Allegiant AirAllegiant's travel alerts page carries a "Nationwide FAA Ground Stop" notice saying the stop has lifted and disruptions may continue; it states no waiver dates, fee waivers or refund terms.YesWaiver or alert page · Refund page46
Avelo AirlinesAvelo's advisory says only that the ground stop has lifted and further delays may occur; it sets out no waiver terms, so the standard disruption policy applies.YesWaiver or alert page · Refund page47
Breeze AirwaysNo waiver terms found for Breeze.NoWaiver or alert page48
Sun Country AirlinesNo waiver terms found; reported by a secondary source to have warned customers of possible delays and cancellations.NoWaiver or alert page49

The data holds 2 figures for BNA from 13 and 14 November

DateMeasureValueRef
Fri 13 NovFlights cancelled (count used on the main page)7750
13 Nov 2026Rental companies sold out at NashvilleBudget and Hertz had cars for Saturday. People without reservations were told not to queue.Sold out, 6 of 10 companies51

Getting out of Nashville tonight means another airport, a train or a one-way hire car

Other airports with airline flights

Huntsville International (HSV), Chattanooga Metropolitan (CHA), Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF), Memphis International (MEM). Their FAA status is in the table above. Check the drive before you book: no drive times are listed here.

Rail

Nashville has had no intercity passenger train since Amtrak's Floridian stopped running in 1979. 53

One-way car hire and rideshare

  • At Nashville, 6 of 10 rental companies were sold out on Friday 13 November. Budget and Hertz had cars for Saturday, and people without a reservation were told not to queue. 51
  • Hire cars ran out fast. In Atlanta all 8 rental brands listed had no cars by 5:42pm Friday, under two hours after the stop began. 54
  • No rental company published one-way prices or drop fees for this event. Hertz said one-way rentals were up. 55 56

Book online before you queue. Counters sold out within hours on 13 November.

Questions travellers ask about Nashville airport

Is Nashville airport open?

Nashville International Airport (BNA) had no FAA ground stop, ground delay programme, delay notice or closure at 12:30am ET on Sunday 15 November 2026.

Are there delays at Nashville airport today?

At 12:30am ET on Sunday 15 November 2026 the FAA's status feed listed no ground stop, delay programme or delay notice for BNA. Airline-level delays and cancellations can still happen without an FAA programme, so check your airline's app as well.

What happens if my flight from Nashville is cancelled?

You can take the airline's rebooking or ask for a full cash refund of the fare, taxes and fees. The refund is due within 7 business days for card purchases. Hotels and meals depend on whether the airline caused the cancellation.

Did the 13 November ground stop affect Nashville?

Yes. Every US airport stopped departures from 3:54pm to 8:15pm ET. The data holds 2 figures for BNA from 13 and 14 November, listed on this page.

Is there a lounge at Nashville airport I can pay to use?

2 lounges sit after security at BNA. These sell a day pass: Admirals Club (US$79 or 7,900 miles, when available). Airline clubs need a same-day boarding pass on that airline or its alliance. Lounges often fill during mass delays and none guarantees entry.

Other airport pages

Every figure links to its source

56 sources

Numbers in boxes point to this list. "Checked at source" means the original page was read. "Reported elsewhere" means the figure was reported via another outlet or a partial read and should be checked against the original before reuse. Full sourcing for the 13 November record is on the methodology and sources page.

  1. 1 FAA airport status feed, read 12:30am ET on Sunday 15 November 2026 Checked at source
  2. 2 US refund rule, 14 CFR Part 260 (eCFR) Checked at source
  3. 3 American Airlines conditions of carriage and customer service plan Checked at source
  4. 4 Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal, airport shuttle and distance Checked at source
  5. 5 Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport, airport shuttle and distance Checked at source
  6. 6 Holiday Inn Nashville Airport, airport shuttle and distance Checked at source
  7. 7 Nashville Airport Marriott, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
  8. 8 Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville-Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
  9. 9 Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
  10. 10 Courtyard Nashville Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
  11. 11 Crowne Plaza Nashville Airport, airport shuttle and distance Checked at source
  12. 12 Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
  13. 13 Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville-Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
  14. 14 TownePlace Suites Nashville Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
  15. 15 Groome Transportation contact details Checked at source
  16. 16 American Music City Taxi contact details Reported elsewhere
  17. 17 Blacklane contact details Reported elsewhere
  18. 18 WeGo Route 18 Airport Checked at source
  19. 19 Delta Air Lines, Delta Sky Club access rules Checked at source
  20. 20 Priority Pass conditions of use Checked at source
  21. 21 American Airlines: Admirals Club (aa.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Reported elsewhere
  22. 22 Delta Air Lines: Delta Sky Club (americanexpress.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Checked at source
  23. 23 Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal: secondary source (hospitalitynet.org), checked 15 Nov 2026 Reported elsewhere
  24. 24 Minute Suites: Minute Suites Nashville (minutesuites.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Checked at source
  25. 25 Nashville International Airport: Sensory Room (flynashville.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Reported elsewhere
  26. 26 USO: USO Nashville (fortcampbell.uso.org), checked 15 Nov 2026 Checked at source
  27. 27 Southwest Airlines: Southwest Icon Lounge (southwest.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Checked at source
  28. 28 BNA airport, terminal hours and overnight stays Reported elsewhere
  29. 29 Alaska Airlines contact page Checked at source
  30. 30 Allegiant Air contact page Checked at source
  31. 31 American Airlines contact page Checked at source
  32. 32 Avelo Airlines contact page Checked at source
  33. 33 Delta Air Lines contact page Checked at source
  34. 34 Frontier Airlines contact page Checked at source
  35. 35 JetBlue contact page Checked at source
  36. 36 Southwest Airlines contact page Checked at source
  37. 37 Sun Country Airlines contact page Checked at source
  38. 38 United Airlines contact page Checked at source
  39. 39 American Airlines waiver terms Reported elsewhere
  40. 40 Delta Air Lines waiver terms Checked at source
  41. 41 United Airlines waiver terms Reported elsewhere
  42. 42 Southwest Airlines waiver terms Checked at source
  43. 43 JetBlue waiver terms Checked at source
  44. 44 Alaska Airlines waiver terms Checked at source
  45. 45 Frontier Airlines waiver terms Checked at source
  46. 46 Allegiant Air waiver terms Checked at source
  47. 47 Avelo Airlines waiver terms Checked at source
  48. 48 Breeze Airways waiver terms Reported elsewhere
  49. 49 Sun Country Airlines waiver terms Reported elsewhere
  50. 50 FlightAware via The Tennessean Checked at source
  51. 51 WZTV FOX 17 Nashville Checked at source
  52. 52 Google Trends, US, 7 to 14 November 2026 Checked at source
  53. 53 NewsChannel 5 Nashville Reported elsewhere
  54. 54 WSB-TV via Yahoo News Checked at source
  55. 55 WSB-TV, FOX 17, ABC7, CBS Texas, 6abc Checked at source
  56. 56 NBC News live blog Checked at source