Is Crieve Hall safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Crieve Hall as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Crieve Hall
“Go. Crieve Hall is one of Nashville's safest and most peaceful mid-century residential neighborhoods, offering a serene, tree-shaded environment. While there is little nightlife or commercial tourist activity within the neighborhood itself, visitors staying at local rentals or exploring South Nashville will find exceptionally low violent crime and a welcoming, family-oriented community.”
About the area
Crieve Hall is an established, picturesque suburban neighborhood in South Nashville characterized by sprawling brick ranch-style homes and large mature trees. Located just east of I-65 and adjacent to Radnor Lake State Park, it serves primarily as a tranquil residential enclave with pockets of local dining along its perimeter corridors.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban / Mid-Century
- Quiet & Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Crieve Hall
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes within the neighborhood streets and no Nashville BCycle stations, though connector paths to the Seven Mile Creek Greenway and Radnor Lake trails are nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to the Nashville metro average
- High median household income exceeding $105,000 and low poverty rates under 5%
- High homeownership rate (above 85%) and well-maintained properties foster strong neighborhood stability
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation at Radnor Lake State Park and Ellington Agricultural Center
Cons
- Car-dependent with virtually no sidewalks on interior residential streets
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins along commercial edges
- Minimal commercial or entertainment amenities within direct walking distance
Homelessness: Homelessness is not a notable presence within the interior residential streets of Crieve Hall, with only sporadic panhandling seen along major commercial intersections on Harding Place or Nolensville Pike.
What Crieve Hall is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs and joggers using the residential road shoulders.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented, with light local traffic and high safety throughout.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding-down with safe conditions, though poor street lighting requires caution when walking along roadways.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and extremely quiet, feeling generally very secure despite the darkness on interior streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the perimeter via Route 52 (Nolensville Pike) and Route 77 (Thompson/Harding), but interior residential streets lack direct transit service.
Parking is abundant and free, with wide residential streets allowing easy curbside parking and ample private driveway space.
Things to do in Crieve Hall
- Visit the adjacent Ellington Agricultural Center grounds for scenic walking paths and the Tennessee Agricultural Museum
- Take a nature walk or wildlife photography excursion at nearby Radnor Lake State Park
- Attend the seasonal Crieve Hall Farmers Market hosted at Crievewood United Methodist Church
Local favorites
- Subculture Urban Cuisine and Cafe · Cafe / Latin Fusion · 4.7★ (1250)A beloved local spot serving inventive hot chicken sandwiches, tacos, and scratch-made empanadas.
- The Black Abbey Brewing Company · Brewery · 4.7★ (460)Artisanal taproom nearby specializing in Belgian-style ales and community board game nights.
- Radnor Coffee Co. · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (180)Cozy neighborhood coffee counter offering espresso drinks, local pastries, and a relaxing vibe.
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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