A school for boys in grades 7 - 12. Founded in 1867.
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Transportation

Morning Bus Transportation


General Information:
Montgomery Bell Academy will be providing bus transportation with two morning shuttle routes as a service and convenience for MBA, St. Cecilia, Overbrook, Akiva, and Harpeth Hall families who live in Davidson County and Williamson County. The buses will run each morning that MBA has school, including exam weeks at the end of each semester. In the event of inclement weather that would prevent safe bus transportation, families will be notified by text message alert system and on the MBA website. On Fridays and times that MBA has a scheduled 10:00am start time, the buses will continue to run at the regular times. 
      
Morning Bus Routes:
  • LaVergne/Antioch/Brentwood Route
  • Franklin/Hillsboro Rd and Shuttle to Akiva
     
If you are interested in signing up for this service, please fill out the Transportation Registration Form (see link to the right) and mail, fax, or email it back to Greg Ferrell by August 1, 2025.

Payment Options

List of 2 frequently asked questions.

  • Semester Payment

    Semester Payment: $450.00 per semester. This lowest cost option will be billed on a semester basis in early September and in mid-January.
         
    Semester Cost for Akiva Shuttle: If your child would like to ride the Akiva shuttle only, the cost will be $300 per semester. Departs MBA at 7:15am each day. This option will be billed on a semester basis soon in early September and in mid-January. Please drop student off at Parking Circle off S. Wilson at MBA beside the parking garage.

  • Individual Rides

    Individual Rides: Provided that there is space on the bus, individuals may ride for a cost of $10.00 per day. The riders will check their name on a ride sheet when they board the bus, and the family will be billed at the end of each month. To ascertain the availability of this option, please contact Greg Ferrell at 615-369-5311 or at greg.ferrell@montgomerybell.edu .

2025/26 Important Dates

List of 1 frequently asked questions.

  • Important Bus Service Dates 2025-26

    First Semester:

    Bus Service will begin on Monday, August 18.

    No classes for MBA and no bus service on the following days during the first semester:

    - September 1 for Labor Day
    - October 16 and 17 for Fall Break
    - November 26, 27, and 28 for Thanksgiving Break

    The last day of exams and bus service for the first semester is Wednesday, December 17.
     
    Second Semester:

    Bus service for the second semester will begin on Tuesday, January 6.

    No classes for MBA and no bus service on the following days during the second semester:

    - January 19 for MLK Holiday
    - February 13 and 16 for Presidents’ Day Weekend
    - Friday, March 13 through March 22 for Spring Break
    - Friday, April 3 for Spring Holiday

    The last day of exams and bus service for the second semester is Friday, May 22.

Bus Information

Montgomery Bell Academy

4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514