Is Bordeaux West safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Bordeaux West as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Bordeaux West
“Go with care. Bordeaux West is a largely quiet, sprawling residential sector in Northwest Nashville, but visitors should remain vigilant due to property and violent crime rates that run higher than state and national averages. While peaceful during the daytime in residential pockets, general street awareness is necessary, especially along commercial corridors after dark.”
Metro Nashville Police occasionally report isolated property crimes and firearm-related incidents along the Clarksville Pike commercial artery, though major violent offenses remain largely localized.
About the area
Bordeaux West is an established suburban-style neighborhood situated northwest of downtown Nashville along the bend of the Cumberland River. It is characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and community-oriented retail along Clarksville Pike. It offers a lower-density, car-oriented residential environment contrasted with Nashville's rapidly gentrifying urban core.
- Quiet / Residential
- Sprawling
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
Walking and biking in Bordeaux West
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
Nashville B-cycle stations are absent in this sector, and on-street bike infrastructure is minimal, though the Whites Creek Greenway provides paved multi-use trail connectivity nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Spacious residential lots with quiet neighborhood streets away from heavy tourist congestion
- Easy access to Hartman Park and nearby Cumberland River green spaces
- Home to longstanding, beloved local soul food and fish fry eateries
Cons
- Violent and property crime rates trend higher than the national median
- Significant lack of sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure across residential streets
- Lower median household income and elevated poverty rate relative to greater Davidson County
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the interior residential streets, though unhoused individuals are occasionally seen around transit stops and shopping center parking lots on Clarksville Pike.
What Bordeaux West is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and quiet as residents commute out, with safe conditions for routine neighborhood activities.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons feature steady local traffic and open parks, feeling reasonably comfortable for everyday errands.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings remain quiet in the subdivisions, but heightened awareness is advised around gas stations and strip malls along Clarksville Pike.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are deserted on foot; walking is not recommended due to limited street lighting, sparse pedestrian paths, and occasional crime risks.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the corridor via Route 22 (Bordeaux) along Clarksville Pike, offering direct bus service into downtown Nashville's WeGo Central hub; there is no passenger rail or BRT in this area.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample driveway space in residential zones and large free surface parking lots at neighborhood businesses and parks.
Things to do in Bordeaux West
- Exercise and use the community amenities at Hartman Park Regional Center
- Sample traditional Nashville-style fried fish and southern sides along Clarksville Pike
- Explore the nearby Whites Creek Greenway for outdoor walking and cycling
Local favorites
- Ed's Fish House · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (780)A classic Nashville staple renowned for generous portions of seasoned fried whiting and catfish.
- Island Vibes · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.2★ (310)Casual eatery serving authentic Jamaican staples like jerk chicken, oxtail, and plantains.
- Hartman Park Regional Community Center · Community & Recreation Center · 4.6★ (350)Expansive public facility offering an indoor pool, gymnasium, fitness center, and green grounds.
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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