Bracing for a near-record number of passengers, Nashville International Airport prepares for a hectic Sunday as over 42,000 passengers are expected to take off after a weekend of vibrant downtown events and graduations. The airport, which has previously handled a high of 43,447 departing passengers on a single day as recorded last October 15, anticipates the surge following major attractions including Morgan Wallen's concerts and the Nashville Predators' hockey match, as reported by WKRN.

In preparation for the surge, Nashville International Airport announced heightened measures, including "ramping up parking and valet staffing" and coordinating efforts with the Department of Public Safety to manage the traffic flow with a poignant sense of orderly precision, as reported by the airport's official release. Officials shared that both short-term parking and a new cell lot at 1415 Murfreesboro Pike would be made available to ease congestion and offer families real-time updates on incoming flights.

Those catching a flight from BNA are encouraged to follow a set of guidelines such as arriving early, utilizing short-term parking options, including a complimentary first 30-minutes, and checking in on their flight status prior to departure. According to BNA certain short-term parking rates vary, including $5 for 30-45 minutes and $10 for 45-60 minutes. BNA has also advised travelers to plan for extra parking time, with six parking options at the airport, as WSMV notes.

Furthermore, the allure of real-time flight updates and traffic information offered via BNA Text Alerts is among the resources travelers should use. In addition, multiple alternate routes have been suggested to navigate to the airport efficiently, in the light of a recent relocation of Donelson Pike to facilitate traffic flow. As bags are packed and goodbyes are exchanged, passengers are also reminded to pack smart and familiarize themselves with TSA’s travel tips to ensure an efficient travel experience, BNA officials recommend.