Is Colonial Acres safe?
Kingsport, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Colonial Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Colonial Acres
“Go. Colonial Acres is a quiet, established residential neighborhood in Kingsport with very low crime rates and a welcoming suburban feel. While it offers limited commercial attractions directly within its residential interior, it is exceptionally safe for visitors and families.”
About the area
Colonial Acres is a mature suburban neighborhood in southern Kingsport characterized by single-family ranch and split-level homes on spacious, wooded lots. It provides a peaceful, low-stress environment convenient to outdoor recreation and the commercial corridors along Fort Henry Drive.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Wooded Suburb
Walking and biking in Colonial Acres
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There is no municipal bike-share system and residential streets lack dedicated bike lanes, though the Kingsport Greenbelt and multi-use trails at Warriors' Path State Park are accessible nearby by car.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are well below state and national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied housing with well-kept residential properties
- Peaceful, low-traffic neighborhood streets suitable for quiet daytime walking
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with virtually no sidewalks on residential interior streets
- Very few commercial or cultural amenities within walking distance
- Occasional opportunistic property theft such as unlocked vehicle prowls
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Colonial Acres, as emergency shelters, outreach services, and unhoused individuals are primarily concentrated in downtown Kingsport.
What Colonial Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and serene with residents walking dogs and light commuter traffic leaving the subdivision.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful and safe, with standard residential activity and clear visibility throughout the neighborhood.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Tranquil and calm, though limited street lighting along some roads makes high-visibility gear helpful for walkers.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe with virtually no foot traffic and minimal vehicular movement.
Transit, parking and getting around
Kingsport Area Transit Service (KATS) operates fixed-route bus service in the wider city, but direct transit access within Colonial Acres is very limited, and the metro has no passenger rail.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample driveway space, unobstructed street parking on residential roads, and large surface lots at nearby retail centers.
Things to do in Colonial Acres
- Enjoy a quiet walk or jog through the neighborhood's rolling, tree-lined residential streets
- Spend the day hiking, boating, or playing disc golf at nearby Warriors' Path State Park
- Explore the local dining and shopping plazas along neighboring Fort Henry Drive
Local favorites
- The Bagel Exchange · Bakery / Cafe · 4.7★ (420)A popular local spot serving freshly baked New York-style bagels, sandwiches, and coffee.
- Raffaele's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (860)Long-running, relaxed eatery offering classic pasta dishes, pizza, and Italian-American favorites.
- Pal's Sudden Service · Fast Food · 4.7★ (1250)Iconic regional drive-thru chain known for Frenchie Fries, chipped ham, and sweet tea.
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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