Is Cummings Crossroads safe?
Hendersonville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cummings Crossroads as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Cummings Crossroads
“Go. Cummings Crossroads in Hendersonville is an exceptionally safe and quiet suburban community characterized by negligible violent crime and stable residential surroundings. Visitors will encounter a peaceful environment where personal safety concerns are minimal at any time of day, though having a personal vehicle is necessary.”
About the area
Cummings Crossroads is a serene suburban pocket situated in Hendersonville in Sumner County, surrounded by well-kept subdivisions, local retail plazas, and rolling Middle Tennessee landscape. It primarily functions as a family-centric bedroom community convenient to Old Hickory Lake and commuter routes into Nashville.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential Haven
Walking and biking in Cummings Crossroads
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no public bike-share programs, and cycling along major roads can be difficult without dedicated lanes, though nearby Hendersonville Greenway segments offer dedicated off-street paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime and property crime rates fall substantially below national and Tennessee state benchmarks
- High homeownership rate and above-average median household income support stable, well-kept residential areas
- Reliable emergency response and proactive patrolling by the Hendersonville Police Department
Cons
- Car-centric arterial road layout with scarce sidewalks poses pedestrian hazards
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins occur in parking areas
- Virtually no public transportation alternatives for getting around without a car
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Cummings Crossroads, with no established encampments or visible panhandling.
What Cummings Crossroads is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and safe as residents commute and neighborhood school traffic gets underway.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons are pleasant and peaceful with standard suburban commerce and low foot traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are quiet, safe, and family-oriented around residential cul-de-sacs and local dining spots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are pitch-black and sparsely populated, maintaining very high safety despite limited street lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very sparse; WeGo Public Transit operates commuter express bus routes (Route 92X) connecting Hendersonville/Gallatin to downtown Nashville during peak hours, with no local rail or BRT connections.
Parking is completely free, easy to find, and widely available in strip center surface lots and residential driveways.
Things to do in Cummings Crossroads
- Enjoy boating, fishing, and shoreline walking at nearby Old Hickory Lake parks
- Walk or jog along the paved Hendersonville Greenway trails near Drakes Creek
- Explore local dining and boutique shopping along the nearby Main Street and Gallatin Pike corridors
Local favorites
- Cafe Rakka · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Acclaimed eatery serving authentic Mediterranean fare and wraps, recognized locally and on national food shows.
- Black Press Coffee Shop · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (420)Popular local cafe offering specialty espresso drinks, pastries, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
- Half Batch Brewing · Brewery · 4.8★ (360)Laid-back local taproom crafting a wide variety of seasonal and flagship ales and lagers.
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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