Is McMurray-Huntingdon Southeast safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates McMurray-Huntingdon Southeast as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on McMurray-Huntingdon Southeast
“Go. McMurray-Huntingdon Southeast is a peaceful, established South Nashville neighborhood that is safe and welcoming for visitors. While you will need a personal vehicle to navigate the area and should lock your car doors, violent crime rates are low.”
About the area
Tucked between Edmondson Pike and Nolensville Pike in southern Davidson County, this neighborhood features leafy residential subdivisions alongside a bustling international culinary corridor. It provides a quiet, family-oriented suburban feel with quick driving access to Nashville's broader metro area.
- Suburban Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Diverse Dining
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in McMurray-Huntingdon Southeast
Walk score: 36/100 · Bike score: 31/100
There are no Nashville BCycle stations in this neighborhood, and local roads generally lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Nashville urban core averages
- Stable residential housing with strong homeownership and established yards
- Exceptional proximity to authentic international dining along Nolensville Pike
- Quiet, family-friendly suburban streets with minimal ambient noise
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime, primarily vehicle prowls and package theft
- Severely car-dependent with minimal sidewalk infrastructure inside residential pockets
- Traffic congestion and higher collision rates on peripheral arterial roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within the interior residential blocks, though occasional unhoused individuals or panhandling can be observed near bus stops and commercial strip malls on Nolensville Pike.
What McMurray-Huntingdon Southeast is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents commuting, walking dogs, and school bus pickups on residential lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm subdivisions with heightened commercial activity and lunch traffic along the Nolensville Pike border.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere, though street lighting can be sparse on interior roads without sidewalks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued with virtually no pedestrian activity; generally safe, though standard precautions against auto theft should be observed.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the area via Route 52 along Nolensville Pike, offering straight bus service into Downtown Nashville, though frequency within inner neighborhood streets is limited.
Parking is free and very easy, with widespread residential driveway/street parking and spacious open lots at all shopping plazas.
Things to do in McMurray-Huntingdon Southeast
- Embark on an international culinary tour along the adjacent Nolensville Pike corridor
- Explore the quiet walking paths, arboretum, and historic buildings at nearby Ellington Agricultural Center
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, green space, and playground facilities at Whitfield Park
Local favorites
- Edessa Restaurant Kurdish & Turkish · Middle Eastern Restaurant · 4.7★ (1820)Acclaimed casual restaurant serving authentic Kurdish kebabs, flatbreads, and dips.
- Osh Restaurant and Grill · Uzbek Restaurant · 4.7★ (1250)Popular South Nashville gem offering traditional Uzbek plov, samsa, and grilled meats.
- King Market · Thai / Lao Restaurant & Market · 4.6★ (1100)No-frills market featuring a counter-service eatery renowned for authentic Thai and Lao dishes.
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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