Port of Nashville

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About Port of Nashville

Nashville is a port located on the Cumberland River in Tennessee, USA. It serves as a point for inland waterway traffic, handling various cargo types. The port accommodates barges and other riverine vessels.

Background
Nashville is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is the seat of Davidson County in Middle Tennessee, located on the Cumberland River. It is the 21st-most populous city in the United States and fourth-most populous city in the Southeast, with a population of 689,447 at the 2020 census. The Nashville metropolitan area, with over 2.15 million people, is the 35th-largest metropolitan area in the country. Nashville is among the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
117m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1779

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USBNA
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
US-TN
Area
Inland, USA
Latitude
36.1598°
Longitude
-86.7692°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4653833 →
Wikidata
Q23197 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Nashville?

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The approach to Nashville is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Omohundro Waterworks Intake Crib Lighthouse at 2.4 NM to the E. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Nashville on?

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The Port of Nashville is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in US. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Nashville?

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You can track vessels near Nashville (USBNA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Nashville?

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The Port of Nashville is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USBNA — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE USBNA mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Nashville?

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The Port of Nashville operates in the UTC-6 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.