NewsSeptember 19, 2026
Nashville Weighs Banning Right Turns on Red at 59 Downtown Intersections
Photo: AI-generated imageMetro Council is considering a ban on right turns on red at 59 intersections downtown and near schools, a move aimed at protecting pedestrians after a string of injuries.
The proposal targets some of downtown's busiest crossings along with school zones, citing at least 22 pedestrian injuries and one death since the start of 2025.
If it passes, visitors driving rental cars or rideshares through the entertainment district should expect new signage restricting right turns at red lights — worth knowing before navigating Broadway, Demonbreun, or the SoBro grid.