Is East Nashville North North East Outer safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates East Nashville North North East Outer as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on East Nashville North North East Outer
“Go with care. While primarily a quiet, rapidly appreciating residential area with unique dining spots, certain commercial stretches along Gallatin Pike experience elevated property theft and occasional street disturbances. Visitors should practice standard awareness, lock car doors, and stick to well-trafficked hubs at night.”
Recent Metro Nashville Police data indicates ongoing enforcement initiatives focused on retail theft and vehicle break-ins along the upper Gallatin Pike commercial strip.
About the area
East Nashville North North East Outer encompasses the outer edges of the Inglewood neighborhood and the northern Gallatin corridor. It blends vintage mid-century single-family homes with modern infill, local dive bars, and eclectic small businesses. The vibe is laid-back and distinctly residential compared to the bustling Five Points core to the south.
- Residential / Subdued
- Retro / Quirky
- Car-Dependent
- Up-and-Coming
Walking and biking in East Nashville North North East Outer
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 45/100
Direct access to the Shelby Bottoms Greenway is a short ride south, though protected bike lanes along major thoroughfares remain limited.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Rising median household income and high homeownership rates stabilizing residential streets
- Lower density and quieter neighborhood traffic compared to lower East Nashville
- Easy access to Briley Parkway and Ellington Parkway for rapid cross-city transit
Cons
- Commercial arteries like Gallatin Pike see higher rates of property crime and car prowling
- Sidewalk infrastructure is intermittent and poorly lit along secondary streets
- Isolated incidents of evening street crime near busy strip plazas and gas stations
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present along the Gallatin Pike commercial corridor, particularly around bus stops and convenience store parking lots, but is minimal within the surrounding residential neighborhoods.
What East Nashville North North East Outer is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with joggers and dog walkers taking advantage of quiet neighborhood residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with local commerce along Gallatin Pike and low-stress vehicular traffic across inner blocks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Bustling around local eateries and taverns; residential side streets remain quiet, though lower lighting requires attention.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally calm in residential areas, but commercial corridors along Gallatin Pike warrant extra caution due to sporadic late-night incidents.
Transit, parking and getting around
Operated by WeGo Public Transit, the primary route serving the corridor is Route 56 (Gallatin Pike Express/Local), which connects directly to the downtown WeGo Central transit hub without light rail options in the vicinity.
Parking is abundant and largely free; businesses offer dedicated surface lots and residential streets have ample, unmetered curbside parking.
Things to do in East Nashville North North East Outer
- Sample creative local pastries and espresso at neighborhood coffee houses
- Browse vintage vinyl and curated retro goods along northern Gallatin Pike
- Enjoy casual craft pints and pub games at neighborhood gathering spots
Local favorites
- Sip Cafe · Coffee Shop & Ice Cream · 4.6★ (465)A cozy neighborhood fixture serving specialty coffee drinks and artisanal ice cream with a roomy patio.
- Riverside Grillshack · American Restaurant · 4.8★ (820)Celebrated hole-in-the-wall joint dishing up top-rated smash burgers, wings, and house-cut fries.
- The Village Pub & Beer Garden · Pub · 4.6★ (790)Charming tavern featuring local craft drafts, stuffed pretzel sandwiches, and a relaxed beer garden patio.
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.