NASHVILLE, TN — Students and staff at two Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) high schools will have an easier and safer way to get to class this fall, thanks to expanded WeGo Public Transit routes funded by the Choose How You Move initiative.
Starting with the 2025–26 academic year, Route 6 will serve McGavock High School and Route 52 will serve Glencliff High School, with twice-daily service timed for school hours. The expanded routes will provide direct access to school campuses, helping to remove transportation barriers and support student success.
“We know many of our high school students rely on transit to get to class, and for some, gaps in service have made that challenging,” said Mayor Freddie O’Connell. “This new service is another step toward making it easier to get around using public transit.”
The enhancements are part of the broader Choose How You Move program, which aims to make public transportation more accessible and practical for all Nashvillians.
“Choose How You Move is focused on creating a more connected and convenient transit system,” said Sabrina Sussman, chief program officer for the initiative. “This is about aligning service with real needs—like making sure students can get to their first class of the day on time.”
WeGo identified the areas near McGavock and Glencliff as high-demand zones for student riders. Council Member Jeff Gregg, who represents District 15, noted the significance of the improvement for students at McGavock.
“Many students were walking from the Route 6 bus stop on Lebanon Pike up McGavock Pike to reach the school,” said Gregg. “This new link makes the trip shorter, safer, and more direct.”
The expanded routes will complement the existing StrIDe Program, a partnership between WeGo and MNPS that allows students and staff to ride public transit free of charge. Over the past year, the program provided more than 712,000 free rides, including more than 16,000 rides for MNPS staff.
“MNPS students and staff are an important part of our WeGo service,” said Steve Bland, CEO of WeGo. “The StrIDe program is helping remove cost barriers while encouraging sustainable, community-focused transportation.”
Dr. Adrienne Battle, superintendent of MNPS, applauded the partnership and its impact.
“We’re grateful to Mayor O’Connell and WeGo for prioritizing transportation access for our students,” said Dr. Battle. “This new service, combined with free ridership through StrIDe, supports our commitment to ensuring that every student can fully engage in their education.”
Council member Jordan Huffman, who worked closely with WeGo on the expansion, emphasized the broader importance of reliable school transit.
“This is about more than transportation—it’s about opportunity,” Huffman said. “Safe and consistent transit helps our students succeed, both in the classroom and beyond.”
