Is Bellshire safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Bellshire as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Bellshire
“Go with standard situational awareness. Bellshire is a peaceful, mid-century suburban residential community in northern Davidson County that presents minimal risk for typical daytime visitors. While the interior neighborhood streets are quiet and low-crime, commercial corridors along nearby Dickerson Pike experience occasional property crime and vehicle break-ins.”
About the area
Bellshire is a quiet, tree-canopied residential neighborhood in North Nashville characterized by 1960s ranch-style homes and spacious rolling lots. Primarily car-dependent and residential, it offers a tranquil retreat while remaining a short drive from Madison amenities and downtown Nashville.
- Suburban
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Wooded
Walking and biking in Bellshire
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no direct bike lane infrastructure in Bellshire; however, cyclists can connect to the Mill Creek and Mansker Creek Greenways a short drive north in Goodlettsville.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly quiet residential streets with high owner-occupancy rates.
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to areas closer to urban Nashville core.
- Ample lot space, mature trees, and a peaceful suburban atmosphere.
Cons
- Proximity to Dickerson Pike brings intermittent opportunistic property crimes and vehicle thefts.
- Complete lack of pedestrian infrastructure such as sidewalks and street lighting on residential roads.
- Very limited commercial or entertainment options within the neighborhood borders.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the interior residential streets of Bellshire, though unhoused individuals are occasionally seen along commercial intersections of Dickerson Pike.
What Bellshire is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with neighbors walking dogs along the road edges and commuter traffic heading out toward I-65 and Briley Parkway.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and unhurried throughout the residential subdivisions, with typical suburban activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential, though minimal street lighting makes night strolls best done with reflective gear and flashlights.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally safe within the interior subdivisions, though standard caution is advised around nearby arterial gas stations and commercial strip centers.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves northern Davidson County via Route 23 (Dickerson Pike) and Route 56 (Gallatin Pike nearby), offering bus connectivity into downtown Nashville, though most neighborhood streets require a car to access transit stops.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, utilizing private driveways and wide residential curbs with zero paid meters or structured garages.
Things to do in Bellshire
- Explore nearby Cedar Hill Park for disc golf, tennis, and paved walking paths around scenic ponds.
- Take a short drive to Old Hickory Lake and Mansker Creek for fishing, kayaking, and boating.
- Sample authentic local eateries and international food trucks along the Dickerson Pike corridor.
Local favorites
- Las Fiestas Cafe · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (510)A popular, longstanding family-owned Mexican restaurant serving classic fajitas, tacos, and house margaritas.
- Big Bad Wolf Smokehouse Grill · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (320)A casual local staple known for smoked brisket, pulled pork platters, and homemade sides.
- Cedar Hill Disc Golf Course · Recreation / Park · 4.7★ (290)A well-maintained 18-hole disc golf course located in neighboring Cedar Hill Park.
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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