Is Bordeaux East North West safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Bordeaux East North West as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Bordeaux East North West
“Go with care. Bordeaux East North West is primarily a residential community with quiet side streets and long-standing local eateries, but it records higher violent and property crime rates than metro Nashville averages, particularly along commercial stretches. Daytime visits to specific businesses or parks are generally manageable, but nighttime visits on foot should be avoided.”
Recent Metro Council and community initiatives have focused on commercial corridor revitalization and traffic safety improvements along Clarksville Pike.
About the area
Situated northwest of downtown Nashville across the Cumberland River, Bordeaux East North West features mid-century residential subdivisions centered around the Clarksville Pike corridor. It provides a quiet, suburban pace with access to regional community parks and traditional Southern food spots.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban
- Sprawling
Walking and biking in Bordeaux East North West
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 26/100
There is no dedicated cycling infrastructure or Nashville BCycle bike-share presence, making cycling along the high-speed Clarksville Pike corridor hazardous.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower-density residential neighborhoods with generous lot sizes and mature trees
- Easy vehicle access to Briley Parkway (SR-155) and direct routes into downtown Nashville
- Home to established community amenities like Hartman Park and long-running local eateries
Cons
- Above-average rates of violent and property crime compared to Davidson County as a whole
- Poverty rates and economic indicators lag behind the broader Nashville metropolitan median
- Auto-centric layout with scarce sidewalks, few crosswalks, and minimal pedestrian lighting
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low to moderate, with occasional individuals near commercial intersections and transit stops along Clarksville Pike, but large encampments are uncommon in the residential core.
What Bordeaux East North West is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are peaceful with light commuter traffic along Clarksville Pike and minimal foot traffic in residential areas.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons remain largely quiet, though commercial strip centers see steady vehicular traffic and require normal situational awareness.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- As sunlight fades, foot traffic drops off almost completely and limited street lighting makes walking feel isolated.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights carry elevated safety risks regarding property crimes and sporadic incidents near commercial areas; staying indoors or in a vehicle is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit operates Route 22 (Bordeaux) along Clarksville Pike, providing direct bus connections to the Elizabeth Duff Transit Center in downtown Nashville, though no commuter rail or BRT lines serve the area.
Free surface lot parking is readily available at all commercial plazas and public facilities, with easy and unmetered street parking on residential side roads.
Things to do in Bordeaux East North West
- Work out or walk the trails at the Hartman Park Regional Community Center
- Sample legendary hot fish sandwiches and southern sides along Clarksville Pike
- Visit the Bordeaux Branch Library for local exhibits and community events
Local favorites
- Ed's Fish & Pizza · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (720)Iconic local counter-serve spot renowned for hearty fried fish sandwiches and southern sides.
- Hartman Park Regional Community Center · Community Center · 4.6★ (340)Extensive public recreational facility with fitness spaces, indoor track, and outdoor athletic fields.
- Bordeaux Branch Library · Public Library · 4.7★ (130)Active Nashville Public Library branch offering quiet workspaces, public computers, and local programming.
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.