Local Information & Travel
The 2025 Joint Statistical Meetings will be held at the Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN 37203
Time Zone
Nashville is in the Central Time Zone.
Airport
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Restaurants
With nearly 200 new restaurants opening in the past two years, including plenty of options within easy walking distance of downtown hotels, you won’t likely visit the same place twice. Explore ahead of JSM and discover The Taste of Music City.
Area Attractions
Nashville is best known for music, of course, but there are lots of other places to explore—a dynamic art scene, family-friendly museums and parks, lakes, and bike trails. Visit Music City also has a long list of tour options for those wanting to explore with experts.
Accessibility and Inclusion
The American Statistical Association strives to foster accessible spaces during the Joint Statistical Meetings. Here’s what’s already part of our conference planning process:
- Keynote and plenary sessions have live captioning.
- Speakers use microphones for all sessions.
- Clearly marked reserved seating is available in every session room for wheelchairs/scooters.
- The ASA works with individuals who request accommodation (via JSM registration) based on their session selections.
- All conference facilities are accessible to wheelchair and scooter users.
- Elevators are marked, and staff can help you identify elevators to navigate to your next session or meeting.
- Our hotel team works with attendees who need hotel accommodation.
- Attendees have access to a nursing/lactation room.
- There are all-gender restrooms.
- There is a quiet reflection space for those in need of a place to pray or take a respite from conference activity.
