Commuting From White Bluff to Nashville: A Renter’s Guide
Living in White Bluff means trading a Nashville address for more space, a quieter street and lower rent, while keeping the city within reach. If you work in Nashville or Dickson, here is what the drive, the bus and the day-to-day actually look like from Pinewood Place.
Driving to Nashville on US 70
The simplest route is US 70 east. From White Bluff it runs about 30 miles to downtown Nashville, passing through Kingston Springs and Pegram on the way. Most residents plan on about 35 minutes to downtown outside of rush hour, and longer during the morning and evening peaks.
US 70 is a two-lane road through the countryside for much of the way, so the drive is calmer than an interstate commute, with fewer lanes to merge across and scenery along the Harpeth River valley.
Using Interstate 40
If you work on the west side of Nashville, near the airport or anywhere along I-40, head about 10 miles west on US 70 to Dickson and pick up I-40 at Exit 172 (State Route 46). From there it is roughly 37 miles east to Nashville. Many commuters use US 70 in one direction and I-40 in the other depending on traffic.
Taking the bus: WeGo Route 88
You do not have to drive all the way in. WeGo Public Transit runs Route 88 Dickson, a weekday express bus with Wi-Fi and restrooms on board. It leaves from the park and ride at the Dickson Walmart (Highway 46 and Beasley Drive), stops at the Bellevue park and ride on Coley David Road, and ends at WeGo Central in downtown Nashville.
- Weekday express service, with two morning trips into Nashville and two afternoon trips back at last announcement
- About $4.25 a ride, with a discount for a 20-ride pack
- Check wegotransit.com for the current schedule and fares before you ride
The Dickson park and ride is about a 15-minute drive from Pinewood Place, so you can drive a short way, park, and let someone else handle downtown traffic.
Getting to Dickson
Dickson is about 10 miles west on US 70, roughly 15 minutes away. It is where most White Bluff residents shop, see a doctor and run errands. See our guide to townhomes for rent near Dickson, TN for more on the area.
Tips for White Bluff commuters
- Leave a few minutes earlier than you think during school-year mornings, when traffic builds on both US 70 and I-40.
- Every Pinewood Place townhome has 2 dedicated parking spaces, so a two-commuter household never has to fight for a spot.
- If you work from home some days, a 3 bedroom gives you a dedicated office. See the 3 bedroom floor plan.
- Weekends are easy: Montgomery Bell State Park is next door, and Bellevue shopping is on the way into the city.
Is the commute worth it?
For many renters it is. You get a 2 or 3 bedroom townhome with your own front door and no neighbors above or below, starting at $1,710 a month, and Nashville is still a short drive or bus ride away. Compare the 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom floor plans, or see if you qualify in about 3 minutes.
