Is Beverly Acres safe?
Knoxville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Beverly Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Beverly Acres
“Go. Beverly Acres is a quiet, unassuming residential pocket in North Knoxville that poses minimal safety concerns for visitors. While not a major tourist hub, it offers peaceful surroundings with low violent crime rates.”
About the area
Beverly Acres is a tranquil suburban neighborhood located just north of Fountain City in Knoxville, characterized by single-family ranch-style homes and mature tree-lined lots. It serves primarily as a residential bedroom community with quick driving access to the Broadway commercial corridor. Visitors will find a slow-paced, working- to middle-class atmosphere typical of Knox County suburbs.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Low-Density
Walking and biking in Beverly Acres
Walk score: 26/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There is no local bike-share system in this suburban pocket, and dedicated bike lanes are absent, though nearby Fountain City connects toward the First Creek Greenway further south.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Knoxville city center averages
- High rate of owner-occupied, well-maintained single-family properties
- Peaceful, low-traffic neighborhood roads suitable for quiet neighborhood strolls
- Convenient driving access to North Knoxville dining, parks, and retail
Cons
- Lack of pedestrian infrastructure such as contiguous sidewalks on residential streets
- Occasional property crimes and vehicle break-ins along bordering commercial thoroughfares
- Car-dependent setting with minimal direct visitor attractions inside the neighborhood boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Beverly Acres itself, though minor panhandling occasionally occurs further south along major commercial intersections on Broadway.
What Beverly Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and quiet as residents commute, feeling safe and relaxed for morning dog walks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful neighborhood with minimal vehicle traffic and safe conditions on residential lanes.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with virtually no foot traffic, remaining secure and peaceful.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity and dark residential streets; safely quiet, though limited street lighting requires basic caution.
Transit, parking and getting around
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) provides bus service along the nearby Broadway corridor via Route 22, but internal Beverly Acres streets lack direct transit service.
Free, ample private driveway parking is standard throughout the neighborhood, and street parking is unmetered and easy where permitted.
Things to do in Beverly Acres
- Explore the walking loops and duck pond at nearby Fountain City Park
- Browse local nurseries and garden centers along Tazewell Pike
- Take a short drive to the historic Fountain City commercial strip for local dining
Local favorites
- The Creamery Park Deli · Deli / Ice Cream · 4.7★ (465)Popular local lunch and ice cream spot adjacent to Fountain City Park serving classic sandwiches.
- Sam & Andy's Fountain City · Diner / American · 4.5★ (980)Longstanding neighborhood staple renowned for classic burgers and deli sandwiches.
- The Blue Lip Baits & Tackle · Outdoors Store · 4.8★ (110)Friendly, specialized local tackle shop serving area anglers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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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