This is a very detailed page! But if you have a question that isn't answered below, email info@nashtrash.com

About Reservations


What's the tour price?

The Jugg Sisters Tour is $50 per person and all other tours are $40 per person. These are all completely different tours with a different vibe on each. Be sure to read the descriptions and know which tour you're booking!

The price doesn't cover a tip for your driver, but TN sales tax is included.

Who is not allowed on the tours?

  • NO children under 15 (this includes infants): These are very adult-oriented tours. Other guests might not feel comfortable drinking in front of your kids, and the space is too small for you to hold a baby.

  • NO bachelorette parties: See more details below, and don't promise us your group is different from all the rest.

  • NO pets: certified service animals only. Our bus seating is tight so you must email info@nashtrash.com before booking your reservation.

  • NO reserved seating: Boarding is by order of arrival, so if you want to sit with/near others in your party, plan to arrive and sign in at least 30 minutes early.

How do I book a tour and pay?

All seats are reserved on our Book A Tour page. NOTE: You may only reserve 16 seats on any public tour. If you have more than that, scroll down for Private Tour info.

You’ll pay a $5 per seat non-refundable deposit when you book the reservation. The final Amount Due will be charged a day or two before the tour, and you’ll receive an updated confirmation email showing that you’re paid in full. The tour price does not include a gratuity for your driver, so please bring some cash to show them the love.

After you book your reservation, you'll see a confirmation on-screen, and our system also will send you a confirmation email. The confirmation email will have all tour details, including an emergency contact number for tour day. Be sure to check your Junk mail after booking the tour if you don't see the email in your in-box. And if you still don't see anything, send an email to info@nashtrash.com and we can check on your booking. SAVE THAT EMAIL!

How long does a tour last, and are there any stops?

This is a ride-along tour. We take a short stop at the halfway point, for a bathroom/beverage break, but you don't have to get off the bus. All tours last about two hours, but actual time depends on downtown traffic. Friday afternoon tours can be delayed even further as all the downtown workers try to scramble out of the city. This is a leisurely experience, so just plan to relax and have fun!

How early can I book a tour?

We’re closed on Mondays and all major holidays. We also close for the week surrounding CMA Fest due to increased crowds and traffic, which makes our tour route impossible!

Each month's schedule will be posted online on first day of the month two months prior, as shown below. We do not guarantee any tour date/time before the posting day. Here is the posting schedule, and no tours will be posted until 2pm Central Time that day:

  • January: November 1, 2pm Central Time

  • February: December 1, 2pm Central Time

  • March: January 1, 2pm Central Time

  • April: February 1, 2pm Central Time

  • May: March 1, 2pm Central Time

  • June: April 1, 2pm Central Time

  • July: May 1, 2pm Central Time

  • August: June 1, 2pm Central Time

  • September: July 1, 2pm Central Time

  • October: August 1, 2pm Central Time

  • November: September 1, 2pm Central Time

  • December: October 1, 2pm Central Time

Waiting list details

You can place yourself on the online waiting list for a tour. Guests with reservations must cancel 7 days before the tour to avoid cancellation fees, so seats most often become available 7-10 days before the tour (but it can happen anytime). If something comes up with the number of seats you need, you’ll automatically receive an email but you must respond quickly because there’s no priority, so everyone else gets that email. Note: each tour only allows about 10 wait-listed seats. If the waiting list is already full, the odds are very slim you'll get on a tour.

We DO sometimes have no-shows on tour day. There’s no way to know when that’ll happen but to get on the Stand-By list on tour day, come to our waiting area and put your name on the signup sheet where indicated. The Online Waiting List does not apply on tour day. You must be first to sign up on tour day to get any no-show seats!

How do I view, change, or cancel my reservation?

To view or cancel an entire booking, use the link in your confirmation email. To change a reservation, send an email to info@nashtrash.com. Tell us how many seats you no longer need, or the new desired time/date, and we can update your reservation if seats are available. Deposits are non-refundable, and deposits paid for canceled seats are not applied to the remaining reservation.

Note:  You can cancel any booking up to 3 hours before the tour, but there are cancellation fees:

  • More than 7 days before your tour = $5 per-seat deposit you paid is non-refundable, but there’s no additional fee

  • Less than 7 days before the tour = 50% of the balance due

  • Less than 4 days = 75% of the balance due

  • Less than 2 days, or you're a no-show at tour time = 100% of the balance due

Does NashTrash ever cancel a scheduled tour?

Sometimes. We normally send out any cancellation alerts by email and follow up with a text so, it is absolutely critical that you provide a tour day mobile phone number in case there's an emergency and we need to reach you. (If you don't have a cell, be sure to check your email on tour day.)

We rarely cancel a tour, but sometimes there are circumstances we can't control:

  • There are no understudies for our tours, so there may be personal emergencies that requires us to cancel or switch a tour.

  • We have only one Big Pink Bus, and if she breaks down, we can't run the tour.

  • The bus is fully enclosed and tours run in almost all weather conditions except ice or extreme heat. If the streets are not safe in winter, or if the heat index rises above 100º in the summer, we will contact you at least two hours before your tour if we must cancel.

  • Due to the cost of running each tour, there must be at least 20 seats reserved. It rarely happens, but if we fail to get at least 20 people, the tour must be canceled.

If we have to cancel your tour, you will receive a full refund including your deposit.

Do you sell gift certificates?

You can buy Vouchers good for tours on the Gift Certificates page.They're good from one year from the date of purchase and are applied when booking a reservation!

Why no bachelorette parties? 

The No-Bachelorettes Rule was implemented after years of bad experiences. The person booking the tour doesn't often know the other women very well, and things quickly get out of hand on the bus. The "I'm the wildest" attitude seems to come out when competing for the bride’s attention, and those who promise their group's best behavior are the worst offenders! 

We can't keep you from reserving seats, but if the guides or any other customers get any hint of a bachelorette celebration, you will be charged an additional $20 per person. (This penalty also applies to any group who won't allow other guests to enjoy the show.)

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When You're on the Bus

Can I bring food and drinks?

Food is not allowed on the bus...repeat: DO NOT BRING FOOD. You may bring a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice in a non-breakable cup, but coolers are not allowed.

What are the Big Pink Bus rules?

  • THE CARDINAL RULE: This is show, not a party bus. We want everyone to have fun, but if other guests are unable to hear, you'll be warned that you're breaking The Cardinal Rule. After three warnings, we can escort your party off the bus immediately, and/or will charge your card an additional $20 per person fee. Before booking seats, you will confirm that you understand and accept this policy.

  • Keep cell phones on vibrate; do not take calls during a tour.

  • No large hats, feather boas, or anything with glitter.

Can I reserve seats on the bus?

No. The tour is general admission and there's no reserved seating. The bus is loaded in order of sign-in time, so if you want to sit with/near someone, be sure to get there at least 30 minutes early and sign in at the waiting area.

Is the bus temperature comfortable?

Tours run year-round and the Big Pink Bus is climate-controlled.

Is there a place to store luggage while on a tour?

No. Please make arrangements to store your luggage elsewhere while on the tour.

Is the bus wheelchair accessible?

The Big Pink Bus is an old school bus and does not have wheelchair access (or a restroom). We do put a stool out on the ground to help with that first big step. If you can make it up regular stairs with some help and can sit in a bus seat for two hours, you’ll be fine for the tour.

Is there a restroom on the bus?

No. You may use the facilities inside the Farmers Market House before boarding, and there’s a brief stop halfway through the tour.

Do you rent the Big Pink Bus for other events or transportation?

The Big Pink Bus is used only for our tours.

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About Private Tours

How do I reserve a private tour?

Right now our tour calendar is determined two months in advance. It's based on host and driver availability, so we don't add extra times for private tours except during January and February. Private tours are reserved just like all other tours. But if you want the entire bus for your group alone, there are few things to consider:

  1. There is no per-person price because you are reserving the entire bus for a flat fee. When booking, you'll just reserve "1" seat for the whole tour.

  2. From October-April the maximum capacity is 36 guests. From May-September or when the temps are higher, the maximum is 30 for morning tours and 26 for any afternoon tour. On any private tour there must be at least 20 people in the group when you board the bus on tour day.

The price for a private Jugg Sisters Tour is $1,800 and the other tours are $1,600. Private tour prices are the same regardless of the number of people on the bus, and include sales tax and gratuities. You will pay a 10% non-refundable deposit when booking, which is credited to the total price. If you cancel for any reason after you confirm your reservation, the deposit will not be refunded.

To book a private tour:

  • Find an available date/time on our calendar with no seats reserved.

  • Email info@nashtrash.com to verify that you wish to book a private tour.

  • If available, we will create a private tour for you and will send information about how to book it.

  • We cannot guarantee any tour more than a month in advance; however, you can email us a few weeks before that month's posting date (see info above) to your express interest in a date.

What if I don't have 20 people in my group?

Trust us: a half-empty bus is not a fun experience for you or the performers. If you reserve a private tour, there must be at least 20 people in your party when you arrive at the bus. If you don’t have at least 20 people confirmed at least ten days before your tour, email us to update your current number of confirmed seats; we will change your booking to a public tour reservation so other guests can book your empty seats. (Note: transportation from other locations is not available for public tours). If you book the entire bus and arrive with fewer than 20 people, your tour may be canceled with no refund.

Can you pick up my group at another location?

For an additional $150 transport fee, we can pick up and/or drop off a private tour at another location, BUT the location must be inside the downtown interstate loop. Please contact us before adding that service to your tour. Transports are offered only for private tours. If you book seats on a public tour, you must come to the Farmers Market.

What if I have more than 36 people in my group?

The Big Pink Bus only holds 36 and we don't do tours on other vehicles. Large groups must be divided; or, if you want the Jugg Sisters to give y'all a little taste of NashTrash, they can also appear at your event. Their 20-30 minute NashTrash comedy routine is $1,500-$2,000 depending on size and can be booked by emailing us directly.