Is Charlton Green safe?
Franklin, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Charlton Green as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Charlton Green
“Go. Charlton Green is an exceptionally safe, quiet residential neighborhood in Franklin with negligible crime. Visitors will encounter manicured residential streets, a peaceful suburban environment, and seamless access to downtown Franklin.”
About the area
Charlton Green is an established, affluent residential subdivision located within Franklin, Tennessee. Characterized by well-kept single-family homes and tree-lined streets, it provides a quiet suburban retreat. Its prime location puts visitors just minutes away from historic downtown Franklin and the Cool Springs commercial corridor.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Affluent Suburban
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Charlton Green
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 26/100
Internal subdivision streets are low-speed and safe for casual cycling, though dedicated bike lanes are absent on connecting arterial roads heading toward the Harpeth River Greenway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and property crime, consistently ranking among the safest areas in Tennessee.
- High median household incomes and strong homeownership rates that support meticulously maintained properties.
- Peaceful, family-oriented atmosphere with negligible through-traffic.
- Convenient 5- to 10-minute driving proximity to downtown Franklin's historic district, shopping, and dining.
Cons
- Strictly residential with zero commercial amenities or dining within direct walking distance.
- High car dependency with virtually no practical public transit coverage.
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic unlocked vehicle trespassing common to Williamson County suburbs.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not present in Charlton Green. Any supportive social services and shelter resources in the county are located in commercial or civic zones well outside the neighborhood.
What Charlton Green is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, filled with residents walking dogs and joggers taking advantage of low street traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure, with occasional delivery vehicles and neighborhood service crews.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and friendly as families spend time outside and residents return home.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and safe with dark, low-lit streets and virtually no pedestrian activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
The Franklin Transit Authority operates fixed-route and on-demand transit services throughout Franklin, but routes do not directly penetrate the neighborhood, making a car necessary.
Parking is completely hassle-free with spacious private driveways and ample, free on-street parking along residential curbs.
Things to do in Charlton Green
- Take a quiet morning walk or run through the calm residential cul-de-sacs.
- Drive five minutes into Historic Downtown Franklin to browse local boutiques and historic architecture.
- Spend an afternoon walking the trails and pedestrian bridge at nearby Pinkerton Park along the Harpeth River.
Local favorites
- Merridee's Breadbasket · Bakery & Cafe · 4.6★ (1780)Beloved local bakery serving scratch-made pies, sandwiches, and fresh pastries in nearby downtown Franklin.
- 55 South · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (1620)Lively regional favorite offering elevated Southern comfort classics, oysters, and craft cocktails.
- Frothy Monkey · Coffeehouse · 4.5★ (2150)Popular Franklin hub providing artisan coffee, breakfast fare, and craft beer in a relaxed setting.
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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