Is Fisherville safe?
Memphis, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Fisherville as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Fisherville
“Go. Fisherville is an exceptionally peaceful and safe semi-rural community on the eastern edge of Shelby County. Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the greater Memphis metropolitan area.”
About the area
Fisherville is a tranquil, exurban community characterized by large-lot single-family homes, equestrian properties, and open farmland. It offers visitors a relaxed, country atmosphere well removed from urban congestion.
- Quiet & Rural
- Equestrian
- Car-Dependent
- Expansive Properties
Walking and biking in Fisherville
Walk score: 4/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes, trails, or bike-share stations; road cycling on narrow rural corridors requires extreme caution due to fast-moving vehicular traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are negligible compared to urban Memphis averages
- High median household incomes and high rates of homeownership provide exceptional economic stability
- Spacious, low-density rural setting with very low vehicle traffic
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation at nearby state and county recreation areas
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with zero public transportation options
- Minimal commercial infrastructure requiring drives to neighboring towns for dining and retail
- Poor pedestrian infrastructure with no sidewalks or streetlights along main country roads
- Emergency response times can be longer due to expansive rural distances
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in Fisherville due to its rural, low-density layout and lack of commercial corridors or social services.
What Fisherville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with light commuter traffic and morning mist over pastoral fields.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and exceptionally safe, though pedestrians should stick to private properties rather than high-speed rural roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and tranquil as residents return home; ambient lighting is minimal across the rural landscape.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black country roads with very little activity, perfectly safe from crime but requiring careful driving due to wildlife.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fisherville has no public transit coverage; Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) does not operate routes or paratransit in this unincorporated eastern sector.
Parking is completely free, abundant, and straightforward via large private driveways and dedicated commercial surface lots.
Things to do in Fisherville
- Spend a morning fishing, trail hiking, or boating at nearby Herb Parsons Lake
- Take a scenic driving tour along Macon Road past historic farmland and equestrian estates
- Visit local equestrian boarding stables and private riding academies
Local favorites
- Wolf River Cafe · Southern Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)Rustic country dining destination serving classic Southern comfort plates and steaks just down the road.
- The Silver Caboose Restaurant · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (980)Beloved nearby historic eatery famous for country lunches, pies, and soda fountain treats.
- Dyer's Cafe · Diner · 4.3★ (1150)Historic regional landmark known for classic burgers, shakes, and traditional American diner food.
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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