Is Bush Grove safe?
Bartlett, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bush Grove as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Bush Grove
“Go. Bush Grove is a peaceful, well-maintained residential neighborhood in the quiet suburb of Bartlett. Visitors will find minimal violent crime, friendly neighbors, and safe, well-lit suburban streets, though a car is necessary for getting around.”
About the area
Bush Grove is an established residential enclave characterized by single-family brick homes, mature trees, and manicured lawns in Bartlett, Tennessee. It serves primarily as a tranquil bedroom community with quick access to municipal parks, community centers, and commercial hubs along Stage Road.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Safe & Peaceful
Walking and biking in Bush Grove
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 29/100
There is no public bike-share program available here, though low-speed residential streets and nearby paved park paths provide pleasant recreational cycling routes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the broader Memphis metro area
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained single-family residential properties
- Dedicated municipal emergency services and active patrol presence from the Bartlett Police Department
- Solid economic baseline with low poverty rates and high median household income
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with almost no commercial amenities directly inside the subdivision
- Occasional opportunistic suburban property crimes such as unlocked car burglaries
- Lack of rapid public transit links to downtown Memphis
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is essentially nonexistent within the residential core of Bush Grove, with no encampments or panhandling in the neighborhood.
What Bush Grove is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and safe with residents walking dogs, jogging, or heading out on their morning commute.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere with light local vehicle traffic and safe residential sidewalks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and relaxing as families return home and neighbors spend time in yards.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and dark with virtually zero foot traffic, remaining peaceful and safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is extremely limited in this area; Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) bus routes run along major regional thoroughfares like Stage Road well outside easy walking distance, and there is no passenger rail service.
Parking is exceptionally easy with generous private driveways, open residential street parking without meters, and free surface parking lots at all commercial centers.
Things to do in Bush Grove
- Take a relaxing walk or jog through quiet, low-traffic suburban residential loops
- Visit nearby W.J. Freeman Park to enjoy its paved walking trails, tennis courts, and picnic areas
- Attend community events and seasonal festivals at the nearby Bartlett Station Municipal Park
Local favorites
- Fat Larry's BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Beloved neighborhood smokehouse serving pulled pork, ribs, homemade pies, and homestyle sides.
- Baby Jack's BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (1100)Casual eatery known for tender smoked meats, loaded baked potatoes, and quick counter service.
- Coletta's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (850)Historic regional staple credited with inventing barbecue pizza alongside traditional Italian comfort fare.
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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