Memorial Day 2023: What's open and closed in Nashville?

Flashback: Jennifer Larson, 21, of Boulder, Colo., is finishing up filling her car at the Mapco station on Charlotte Avenue in Nashville May 20, 1998. She is on her way to Wrightsville Beach, N.C., for a summer job. Record numbers of motorists are expected to drive to their upcoming Memorial Day vacations with the least expensive gasoline in a decade.

Monday is Memorial Day, the holiday that honors soldiers who died during service to the U.S.

What will be closed?

Government businesses and agencies

Memorial Day is a federal holiday, meaning that all government businesses and agencies such as the United States Postal Service will be closed. The DMV is a state agency, however, it will also be closed.

Mail services

FedEx will be closed.

A team from the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault of Fort Campbell lines up for a 21-gun salute during the Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Veterans Cemetery on Gallatin Pike in Madison May 25, 1998.
A team from the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault of Fort Campbell lines up for a 21-gun salute during the Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Veterans Cemetery on Gallatin Pike in Madison May 25, 1998.

With schools out for the summer and many having the day off, you may be wondering what's open and what's closed. Wondering if you'll be able to visit the post office? What Nashville attractions will be open?

Banks

Most major banks and credit unions, as well as the stock market, will be closed. However, customers still have access to bank accounts via websites, mobile apps and ATMs.

Trash and recycling services

Trash and recycling services are delayed by one day on holidays; they will resume on Tuesday.

What will be open?

Shopping

Memorial day is a huge day for shopping as some of the best offers and deals are available. Most retail and chain stores will be open.

Attractions

Warmer weather and a long weekend are the perfect combination for exploring around Nashville. Here are some attractions to kick off the summer in Music City

Memorial Day Pool Party at W Nashville

Summer of More at Gaylord Opryland

Disney Animation Immersive Experience at Lighthouse Artspace

LIGHT: Bruce Monro at Cheekwood

DinoTrek at the Nashville Zoo

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: What's open and closed Memorial Day 2023 in Nashville