Is Barfield Meadows safe?
Murfreesboro, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Barfield Meadows as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Barfield Meadows
“Go. Barfield Meadows is a calm, highly secure suburban enclave in south Murfreesboro with negligible crime and a welcoming, family-focused atmosphere. A personal vehicle is required for errands, but personal safety is practically a non-issue for visitors.”
About the area
Barfield Meadows is an established single-family residential neighborhood nestled in southern Murfreesboro near Barfield Crescent Park. Characterized by well-manicured lawns, low through-traffic, and modern suburban homes, it provides a quiet and secure residential setting. Visitors primarily come for its peaceful ambiance and direct access to expansive outdoor city parks.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Park Proximity
Walking and biking in Barfield Meadows
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 28/100
While on-street protected bike lanes are lacking in the neighborhood, nearby Barfield Crescent Park offers extensive paved multi-use paths for recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are significantly lower than both national and city averages
- Strong economic baseline with homeownership rates over 85% and high median household incomes
- Immediate access to the 430-acre Barfield Crescent Park and nature preserve
- Quiet, low-speed residential street grid with minimal commercial cut-through traffic
Cons
- Strictly residential layout with no walkable retail or dining options inside the neighborhood
- Total dependency on a car for transportation, shopping, and entertainment
- Peak-hour congestion along nearby South Church Street (Highway 231) and Veterans Parkway
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in this residential area; shelters and support services are concentrated several miles north near downtown Murfreesboro.
What Barfield Meadows is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and quiet with residents walking dogs and school buses circulating in an exceptionally safe environment.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful with minimal vehicular traffic and no street-level safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Active with neighborhood joggers, walkers, and families enjoying well-lit suburban sidewalks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with virtually no foot traffic, remaining very secure throughout the night.
Transit, parking and getting around
Murfreesboro Rover operates municipal bus routes across town, but regular service does not extend directly into Barfield Meadows; personal vehicles or rideshares are essential.
Parking is completely hassle-free with spacious private residential driveways and unrestricted, free curb parking throughout the subdivision.
Things to do in Barfield Meadows
- Hike the 5+ miles of paved and unpaved nature trails at neighboring Barfield Crescent Park
- Visit the Wilderness Station nature center for educational wildlife displays and bird-watching
- Play an 18-hole round at the Barfield Crescent championship disc golf course
Local favorites
- The Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent · Nature Center · 4.8★ (460)Outdoor education and recreation center featuring native wildlife exhibits, raptor enclosures, and trailheads.
- Toot's South · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (3250)Lively local staple nearby known for wings, burgers, and a casual family-friendly sports bar vibe.
- Camino Real - South Church · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Popular regional Mexican cantina serving classic combination platters and margaritas just up the road.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.
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