Is Northeast Franklin safe?
Franklin, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Northeast Franklin as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Northeast Franklin
“Go. Northeast Franklin is exceptionally safe, affluent, and well-maintained with almost negligible violent crime. It offers an easy, stress-free suburban experience with premium shopping and dining districts.”
About the area
Northeast Franklin encompasses upscale master-planned residential communities, corporate offices, and mixed-use lifestyle centers around the McEwen and Cool Springs corridors. Visitors will find manicured streets, modern retail complexes, and family-oriented public amenities in one of the wealthiest counties in the country.
- Upscale Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Modern Commercial
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Northeast Franklin
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 36/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is limited to internal neighborhood paths and multi-use greenways connecting local parks like Liberty Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in Tennessee and well below national averages
- High household median incomes and exceptionally low poverty rates under 4 percent
- Modern infrastructure with high-end commercial centers and well-lit residential subdivisions
- Reliable and prompt municipal police and emergency services
Cons
- Suburban sprawl requires a vehicle for almost all errands and transit
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries in large commercial parking lots
- Heavy arterial traffic along Murfreesboro Road (Route 96) and I-65 during rush hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this district, with virtually no encampments or panhandling reported.
What Northeast Franklin is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with commuters, joggers, and parents heading out; completely safe for morning walks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with business patrons, shoppers, and students with no notable safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Bustling restaurant districts remain lively, safe, and well-patrolled.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark in residential pockets with very low activity and virtually no street crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is limited to Franklin Transit Authority fixed routes and TODD on-demand shuttle service, with no passenger rail connections available.
Parking is exceptionally easy and overwhelmingly free, featuring massive surface lots and modern covered parking decks in retail centers.
Things to do in Northeast Franklin
- Stroll and dine at the open-air McEwen Northside lifestyle district
- Enjoy the disc golf course, ball fields, and walking trails at Liberty Park
- Browse regional shopping, restaurants, and entertainment around Cool Springs
Local favorites
- Perry's Steakhouse & Grille · Steakhouse · 4.6★ (1250)Upscale dining room famous for prime steaks, tableside carving, and signature pork chops.
- North Italia · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (840)Lively modern eatery serving handmade pasta, artisanal pizzas, and craft cocktails.
- Just Love Coffee Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (520)Relaxed community cafe known for specialty roasted brews and waffle-iron pressed breakfast items.
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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