Is East Nashville North North East safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates East Nashville North North East as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on East Nashville North North East
“Go with care. While the residential side streets are increasingly quiet and popular with young professionals, commercial strips along Gallatin Pike experience elevated rates of property crime and occasional late-night disturbances. Daytime visits to local eateries and shops are generally trouble-free, but visitors should stay alert after dark.”
Local news reports sporadic vehicle break-ins and retail theft incidents focused primarily around Gallatin Pike commercial strip centers.
About the area
East Nashville North North East covers the northern edges of East Nashville and Inglewood bordering Gallatin Pike and Briley Parkway. The area features a mix of renovated mid-century homes, newer construction, and traditional suburban retail corridors. It offers access to vibrant local dining and music spots alongside bustling transit corridors.
- Eclectic
- Transitioning
- Music-Oriented
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in East Nashville North North East
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 48/100
Biking is manageable on residential streets, and the area offers reasonable access to the Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Cumberland River trails further south and east.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Growing median household income and steady residential revitalization
- Quiet, leafy interior residential side streets away from major thoroughfares
- Close proximity to vibrant East Nashville dining and live music corridors
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle thefts remain higher than suburban Nashville averages
- Commercial corridors along Gallatin Pike see periodic violent crime and disturbances
- Inconsistent sidewalk infrastructure on residential connector roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present, primarily concentrated around transit stops, budget motels, and strip mall corners along Gallatin Pike, but rare within residential subdivisions.
What East Nashville North North East is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with commuters, dog walkers, and light traffic along major routes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial activity along the main roads, with quiet residential neighborhoods remaining low-stress.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Lively around neighborhood bars and restaurants, though caution is warranted near unlit commercial parking lots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Activity shifts to local dive bars; street foot traffic drops significantly and vigilance regarding vehicle break-ins is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the neighborhood with Route 56 (Gallatin Pike BRT Lite) and Route 26 providing frequent direct bus connections to Downtown Nashville.
Free street parking is widely available in residential zones, and most businesses have dedicated, free surface parking lots.
Things to do in East Nashville North North East
- Catch live roots and country music at the legendary American Legion Post 82
- Browse unique vinyl records and vintage goods at local independent shops
- Sample authentic local craft beer and casual pub fare along Gallatin Pike
Local favorites
- American Legion Post 82 · Live Music Venue & Bar · 4.8★ (950)Historic post famous for its Honky Tonk Tuesday nights and welcoming community vibe.
- Mickey's Tavern · Bar · 4.6★ (680)Laid-back neighborhood dive bar featuring an expansive patio, cheap drinks, and bar games.
- Riverside Grillshack · American Restaurant · 4.7★ (1120)Acclaimed walk-up burger shack serving freshly grilled smashburgers and seasoned fries.
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.