Is Battlemont safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Battlemont as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Battlemont
“Go. Battlemont is an upscale, historic residential pocket that is exceptionally safe and welcoming for visitors. While isolated property theft like unlocked car prowls can occur, violent crime is rare and the neighborhood provides a peaceful retreat adjacent to lively shopping and dining corridors.”
About the area
Battlemont is a picturesque residential enclave situated near Belmont University and the bustling 12 South corridor in Nashville. It is characterized by historic mid-century and pre-war architecture, mature tree cover, and quiet, low-traffic streets. Visitors enjoy its neighborhood charm and immediate proximity to vibrant academic and boutique commercial strips.
- Quiet & Residential
- Tree-Lined / Historic
- Affluent Enclave
- Safe & Calm
Walking and biking in Battlemont
Walk score: 68/100 · Bike score: 62/100
Biking is practical along low-speed residential roads that connect to the 12th Avenue South bike lanes, and Nashville BCycle stations are available nearby near Sevier Park and Belmont University.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Metro Nashville citywide averages
- High median household incomes and stable homeownership rates foster well-maintained properties
- Close proximity to active community parks and popular commercial districts like 12 South
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins and package theft
- Select residential streets lack continuous sidewalks, requiring pedestrians to walk near roadways
- Very few commercial businesses within the neighborhood bounds, requiring trips to adjacent areas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Battlemont, though individuals occasionally transit along adjacent major commercial corridors.
What Battlemont is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, filled with dog walkers, joggers, and students heading toward Belmont University.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful residential atmosphere with low vehicular traffic and excellent visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet as residents return home, remaining safe for walks to nearby dinner spots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and generally very secure, though standard urban precautions regarding vehicle security apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the edges of the neighborhood via Route 17 (12th Ave South) and Route 21 (Wedgewood), providing straightforward 15-minute connections to Downtown Nashville without rail options.
Residential street parking is readily available and mostly free throughout Battlemont, though spillover parking from 12 South can tighten availability on bordering streets on weekend evenings.
Things to do in Battlemont
- Take a quiet walk through the neighborhood admiring historic architecture and mature trees
- Walk to adjacent Sevier Park to visit the historic Sunnyside Mansion and community green space
- Explore the boutique shopping, coffee shops, and murals along nearby 12th Avenue South
Local favorites
- Frothy Monkey · Coffee Shop & Cafe · 4.6★ (4600)A neighborhood mainstay serving artisanal espresso, breakfast dishes, and casual dinner fare on 12th Ave South.
- Proper Bagel · Bagel Shop & Deli · 4.6★ (1650)Modern New York-style bagel shop on Belmont Blvd famous for custom cream cheeses and smoked fish.
- Edley's Bar-B-Que · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (4900)Lively Southern smokehouse known for brisket, pulled pork, and signature Bushwacker drinks.
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.