Is Chestnut Hill safe?
Brentwood, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Chestnut Hill as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Chestnut Hill
“Go. Chestnut Hill in Brentwood is an exceptionally safe, affluent suburban residential community with virtually negligible crime rates. Visitors have almost no safety concerns day or night, though a personal vehicle is required to get around.”
About the area
Chestnut Hill is an upscale, picturesque residential enclave located in Brentwood, Tennessee, characterized by rolling hills, custom single-family estates, and mature greenery. It offers a tranquil retreat just minutes from the dining, retail, and corporate hubs of Maryland Farms and Franklin.
- Affluent Suburban
- Quiet / Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Chestnut Hill
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no bike-share stations in the immediate neighborhood, but Brentwood features an extensive network of multi-use greenway trails accessible at nearby parks like Crockett Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Virtually non-existent violent crime rates and very low property crime rates compared to state and national averages
- High household income levels and exceptional owner-occupancy rates ensuring pristine neighborhood maintenance
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets safe for neighborhood walks and jogging at any hour
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining inside the neighborhood bounds
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries (unlocked cars) reported regionally across suburban Williamson County
- Winding, unlit residential lanes can present navigation and visibility hazards for drivers at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Chestnut Hill or the surrounding suburban Brentwood area, and there are no encampments or panhandling clusters.
What Chestnut Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with neighborhood runners and dog walkers taking advantage of quiet residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure, with occasional delivery vans and local family traffic along the tree-lined avenues.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe, though street lighting is minimal so evening walkers generally carry flashlights.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and tranquil with practically no foot traffic and virtually zero street safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually non-existent in this residential area; WeGo Public Transit serves parts of Davidson County, but Williamson County regional bus connectors are extremely limited and require driving to park-and-ride lots.
Free and ample private driveway parking is standard at all homes, with easy free surface lot parking throughout surrounding Brentwood commercial centers.
Things to do in Chestnut Hill
- Explore the walking and jogging paved paths at nearby Crockett Park
- Browse local boutiques and specialty shops at Brentwood Place shopping center
- Visit the historic Cool Springs House and adjacent community green spaces
Local favorites
- Ludlow & Prime · Steakhouse / Seafood · 4.6★ (750)Upscale contemporary lounge and steakhouse serving wood-fired meats and fresh seafood.
- Puffy Muffin · Bakery & Restaurant · 4.5★ (1120)Beloved long-standing Brentwood bakery and cafe known for scratch-made brunch, lunch, and pastries.
- The Perch Brentwood · Creperie & Cafe · 4.7★ (680)Charming local spot offering specialty sweet and savory crepes alongside artisan coffee.
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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