Is East Nashville North North West Outer 2 safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates East Nashville North North West Outer 2 as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on East Nashville North North West Outer 2
“Go with care. While the area is seeing infill development and is home to burgeoning culinary spots along main corridors, it experiences above-average rates of property and opportunistic street crime compared to surrounding East Nashville pockets. Visitors should remain alert, especially after dark, and stick to well-trafficked commercial corridors.”
Metro Nashville Police have increased targeted patrols along the East Trinity Lane and Dickerson corridors following sporadic reports of late-night firearm incidents and vehicle thefts.
About the area
This sector sits in the northern periphery of East Nashville, bordering the Dickerson Pike and East Trinity Lane corridors. It features a transition between long-standing residential streets, new contemporary residential construction, and older commercial strips undergoing revitalization.
- Up-and-Coming
- Transitional
- Car-Dependent
- Emerging Food Scene
Walking and biking in East Nashville North North West Outer 2
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse on major thoroughfares, but residential side streets offer calmer routes connecting toward the Cumberland River Greenway network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Rapidly growing dining and beverage scene with acclaimed indie establishments
- Close proximity and quick vehicular access to downtown Nashville and central East Nashville
- Increasing residential investment and modern infill housing stock
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle break-in rates remain higher than the Davidson County median
- Commercial arteries have pockets of blight, vacant lots, and uneven pedestrian infrastructure
- Pockets of elevated poverty and income inequality create stark block-by-block transitions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately noticeable along Dickerson Pike and near intersections with East Trinity Lane, where individuals occasionally panhandle near bus stops and commercial plazas.
What East Nashville North North West Outer 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and generally peaceful with commuters and locals grabbing morning coffee along the primary roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial traffic and steady residential activity make walking between daytime venues relatively comfortable.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Popular dining spots fill up, but foot traffic drops quickly off main avenues, requiring heightened awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet on side streets with sporadic loitering and higher crime risk along commercial intersections; vehicular transit is recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the area primarily via Route 23 (Dickerson Pike) and Route 14 (Whites Creek), connecting directly to downtown's WeGo Central hub roughly 15 to 20 minutes away.
Street parking is widely available and free throughout residential streets, with free dedicated surface lots available at most commercial venues.
Things to do in East Nashville North North West Outer 2
- Sample creative craft smash burgers and local beers at retro-style diners
- Explore local vintage boutiques and eclectic gift shops along Dickerson Pike
- Enjoy small-batch roasted coffee and community art showcases at neighborhood cafes
Local favorites
- Bad Luck Burger Club · Burger Restaurant · 4.8★ (320)Popular neighborhood outpost serving acclaimed smash burgers and crinkle fries in a relaxed setup.
- Retrograde Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (480)Specialty coffee shop and cafe known for scratch-made pastries, house espresso, and patio seating.
- All People Coffee & Beverage Hall · Cafe & Bar · 4.7★ (210)Community-focused beverage hall offering automated pour-your-own coffee, draft beer, and workspace.
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.