Is Cumberland Hills safe?
Hendersonville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cumberland Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Cumberland Hills
“Go. Cumberland Hills is an exceptionally safe, established residential enclave in Hendersonville with virtually negligible crime risk. Visitors staying in the area or enjoying nearby lake amenities will experience a peaceful, low-stress suburban environment.”
About the area
Cumberland Hills is a mature, scenic suburban neighborhood situated near Old Hickory Lake featuring single-family homes on spacious, tree-lined lots. It offers a quiet, neighborly retreat while remaining within a short drive of Hendersonville's retail and dining centers.
- Lakeside Suburban
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Cumberland Hills
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no public bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the neighborhood, though the low-speed local streets allow confident cyclists to connect to the Hendersonville Greenway system nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates sit well below state and national benchmarks.
- High homeownership rate and above-average median household income ensure well-kept properties.
- Quiet cul-de-sacs and minimal commercial through-traffic keep streets exceptionally calm.
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent with virtually no walk-accessible commercial amenities.
- Subdivision roads largely lack dedicated sidewalks and comprehensive pedestrian lighting.
- Isolated geographic position means longer drive times during rush hour commutes on Main Street.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Cumberland Hills, with zero encampments or street panhandling observed in the neighborhood.
What Cumberland Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and quiet, with early morning dog walkers and joggers moving through local streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential, with light local traffic and standard suburban activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and exceptionally secure, though dimly lit interior roads require a flashlight for walkers.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely peaceful and sleepy with almost no pedestrian presence and minimal vehicle traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit operates the regional 92X Hendersonville Express bus connecting to downtown Nashville from park-and-ride lots on Main Street, but there is no direct public transit inside Cumberland Hills.
Driveways and residential street parking are abundant and completely free throughout the neighborhood, with no metered zones or parking structures.
Things to do in Cumberland Hills
- Enjoy lakeside recreation, picnicking, and disc golf at nearby Sanders Ferry Park.
- Access boating, fishing, and watersports along the Old Hickory Lake shoreline.
- Walk or jog the nearby Hendersonville Greenway along Drakes Creek.
Local favorites
- The Rudder at Anchor High Marina · American / Waterfront Dining · 4.4★ (2200)Lively lakeside restaurant offering casual seafood, burgers, and live music right on the water.
- Cafe Rakka · Middle Eastern Restaurant · 4.6★ (1100)Award-winning, family-owned Mediterranean eatery celebrated for authentic wraps and specialty dishes.
- Black Eyed Pea · Southern Comfort Food · 4.3★ (1450)Longstanding local staple serving traditional Southern home-cooked favorites and sides.
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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