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By Michael Ponce of Ponce Law [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.poncelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ponce-Law-TIN-Segment-10.29.2025.mp4"][/video] Cycling in Tennessee is growing as a way to commute, stay fit, and explore our communities. However, many motorists don’t fully appreciate cyclists’ rights, and many cyclists don’t know their protections and obligations under the law. As both a longtime cyclist (formerly a racer) and a plaintiff’s injury attorney, I...

When you walk or bike outside, it's important to remember that not every part of town is safe for pedestrians and cyclists. Keep these tips in mind when you’re walking or cycling to stay safe: Avoid highways and interstates. It’s illegal to walk or bike on an interstate in Tennessee due to safety reasons. While it’s often legal for pedestrians...

Nashville isn’t known for being a particularly bicyclist-friendly city. In fact, a study in May 2022 found that Nashville is one of the least bike-friendly cities in the U.S. due to having relatively few cycling resources and a less bikeable metro area compared to other cities. Although Nashville is no cyclist’s utopia, riding a bike around town or as part...

Many cities, Nashville included, have made strides to become more bicyclist-friendly in recent years. The upsides of more people riding bicycles are obvious: less pollution, less need for parking spaces, and less traffic overall. However, the combination of bicyclists and cars, trucks, and SUVs all sharing the same roads can mean a greater risk of serious accidents—often at the expense...

Whether you bike around town for exercise or as a way of commuting to and from work or school, you know that Nashville’s roads aren’t always the most welcoming places for bicyclists. Even streets with dedicated bike lanes can put cyclists at risk, especially when drivers don’t pay attention or are distracted by their cell phones and other devices. Bicycle...