Is Bordeaux safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Bordeaux as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Bordeaux
“Go with care. Bordeaux is a sprawling, predominantly residential neighborhood with scenic park spaces and authentic local eateries, but it suffers from higher crime rates than Nashville's suburban benchmarks. Visiting during daylight hours and traveling by car is generally fine, but standard urban precautions are advised.”
Metro Nashville Police Department operations have periodically targeted violent crime and firearm offenses along commercial arteries like Clarksville Pike.
About the area
Located northwest of downtown across the Cumberland River, Bordeaux is a historic, largely working-class community featuring mid-century suburban housing, open green spaces, and commercial corridors along Clarksville Pike. While parts of the area are seeing revitalization, it remains car-dependent with pockets of economic distress.
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban
- Developing / Transitioning
Walking and biking in Bordeaux
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 28/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse on major thoroughfares, but recreational cyclists can connect to segments of the Whites Creek Greenway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantial outdoor green space and community facilities at Hartman Park.
- Short driving distance to downtown Nashville, MetroCenter, and Germantown.
- Quiet, established single-family residential subdivisions off main roads.
Cons
- Violent and property crime rates trend higher than the Davidson County average.
- Elevated poverty rate (near 20%) and sparse commercial amenities.
- Low pedestrian infrastructure with high vehicular speeds on major corridors.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low to moderate, with occasional individuals near transit stops and major intersections along Clarksville Pike, but few established encampments.
What Bordeaux is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and typical of a quiet residential commute, feeling safe for morning errands and driving.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Relatively calm with standard traffic along Clarksville Pike; generally safe around parks and open businesses.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Commercial areas quiet down quickly, requiring increased situational awareness around strip malls and transit stops.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Walking late at night is not recommended due to dim street lighting and higher risk of property or violent crime incidents.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the corridor via Route 22 (Bordeaux) along Clarksville Pike; there is no light rail or rapid transit connection in this area.
Parking is abundant and free, with dedicated lots available at all shopping plazas, community centers, and parks.
Things to do in Bordeaux
- Recreate at the Hartman Park Regional Community Center and indoor pool.
- Access scenic trails and fishing along the nearby Whites Creek Greenway.
- Sample regional Southern comfort cooking at long-standing Clarksville Pike eateries.
Local favorites
- Bailey & Cato · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)A neighborhood fixture serving classic Southern soul food staples and daily meat-and-three specials.
- Ed's Fish & Pizza House · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (980)Legendary counter-serve spot renowned for its Nashville-style fried whiting and hot fish sandwiches.
- Whitt's Barbecue · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.3★ (410)Longstanding local outpost known for pulled pork, smoked turkey, and classic Southern sides.
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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