Is Haywood Lane safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Haywood Lane as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Haywood Lane
“Go with care. While Haywood Lane offers exceptional international cuisine and grocery spots, it experiences elevated rates of property crime and occasional violent incidents, especially along busy retail strips and multi-family complexes. Daytime visits to local establishments are generally straightforward, but visitors should exercise heightened situational awareness after dark.”
Local news in the broader Antioch/Haywood corridor frequently highlights targeted auto break-ins, roadway safety concerns, and occasional late-night disturbances in commercial parking lots.
About the area
Haywood Lane is an active suburban commercial and residential corridor in South Nashville near the Nolensville Pike intersection and Interstate 24. It is best known for its rich multicultural dining options, international markets, and dense residential communities. The physical layout is heavily car-centric with strip malls and apartment complexes defining the streetscape.
- Car-Dependent
- Multicultural Hub
- Strip Malls
- High Traffic
Walking and biking in Haywood Lane
Walk score: 54/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is nearly nonexistent along Haywood Lane, and there are no direct bike-share stations or immediate connections to the Nashville Greenway system.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Incredible diversity of authentic international dining and specialty markets along the corridor
- Direct and quick access to Interstate 24 for commuting around Davidson County
- High rates of household motor vehicle access facilitating regional mobility
Cons
- Elevated violent and property crime rates compared to greater Davidson County averages
- Car break-ins and opportunistic theft are frequent in commercial strip mall lots and apartment complexes
- Sub-median household income and higher poverty pockets reflected in under-maintained strip infrastructure
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present, mostly concentrated near Interstate 24 underpasses, transit stops, and around major commercial intersections where panhandling occurs.
What Haywood Lane is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and generally safe with commuters, school traffic, and bustling breakfast spots along the main thoroughfares.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial activity with regular traffic in strip malls, feeling reasonably safe for everyday errands.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Dining hubs stay lively, but visibility drops in unlit parking lots, warranting basic personal awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet residential pockets contrast with occasional loitering around gas stations and parking centers; walking alone is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the area primarily via Route 52 (Nolensville Pike Pike BRT Lite) and local feeder routes connecting south Davidson County to downtown Nashville.
Ample free surface parking is available in private strip mall and retail lots; street parking is minimal and generally unnecessary.
Things to do in Haywood Lane
- Explore authentic international dining, from Latin American bakeries to Middle Eastern eateries
- Shop for specialty produce and global ingredients at local multicultural markets
- Visit nearby Plaza Mariachi on Nolensville Pike for Latin culture, live entertainment, and artisan vendors
Local favorites
- Degthai · Thai Restaurant · 4.7★ (1150)A popular, casual brick-and-mortar spot serving flavorful, authentic Thai street food classics.
- Siam Cafe · Asian Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)A long-standing local favorite offering a broad menu of traditional Thai and Chinese dishes.
- King Tut's · Egyptian & Mediterranean · 4.8★ (420)Casual, vibrant dining joint offering generous platters of Egyptian street eats, falafel, and shawarma.
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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