Overall a great library overall with many great programs and great resources and I love that about it, but charging 10 dollars to park there for a couple of hours so you can show your kids the place? Seriously? Absurd. I'd give it 3 stars if I didn't love libraries so much. That's ridiculous.

– Patrick Smith

Great public library. Historic architecture coupled with modern renovations and digital innovation. Spacious, well run with excellent displays and programs. I’m most impressed with the children’s library, interactive and traditional games, live puppet shows and story telling. Outstanding services from librarians. Rebecca gave our group a great tour of the special collections on civil rights and voted for women. A beautiful courtyard with tables and chairs.

– Rachel Barker

This is the most beautiful library I've been to. It felt like a library, art museum, and history museum all in one. I wish we had more time here because there was so much to see. I didn't get to see the kids/children's section but it looked massive. On the main floor there were a bunch of board games and jigsaw puzzles. They had a little art collection/exhibit on one floor, and a Women's Voting and Civil Rights exhibit which was very nice. It was moving and inspiring. On the upper floor there's maps and pictures about the history of downtown Nashville. There's a nice courtyard outside with flowers where people can read outside as well.

The library interior is so beautifully designed and structured. I've never been in a library with marble flooring and grand architecture. The people we talked to were helpful and the free parking validation is great. You just have to park in the parking garage, grab your parking ticket and there's a machine that stamps the validation at the front desk. I think the time period for free parking is an hour and a half? I could be wrong.

It's a huge library and I felt like I didn't spend as much time in it as I'd like due to time constraints and so much to see. But I'd love to come back!

– nadchen