Is Eastwood safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Eastwood as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Eastwood
“Go. Eastwood is one of East Nashville's most charming and stable residential neighborhoods, boasting historic craft bungalows and trendy independent dining. While opportunistic property crime like vehicle break-ins occurs occasionally, violent crime is low and the streets are generally safe for daytime and evening walks.”
Recent community safety updates primarily focus on localized car break-ins and recurring speed mitigation efforts along residential cut-through corridors like Porter Road.
About the area
Situated in the heart of East Nashville, Eastwood is an established neighborhood defined by tree-lined residential streets, renovated 1920s craftsman homes, and vibrant neighborhood commercial pockets. It attracts a mix of artists, musicians, and young professionals seeking an urban-residential balance near downtown.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Walkable Dining Hub
- Hip & Creative
- Residential Charm
Walking and biking in Eastwood
Walk score: 71/100 · Bike score: 64/100
The area features painted bike lanes on Porter Road and Eastland Avenue, offering comfortable cycling connections toward the nearby Shelby Bottoms Greenway network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Above-average household median incomes exceeding $90,000 and high homeownership rates that foster strong neighborhood stability
- Low rates of violent crime relative to the broader Davidson County average
- Active neighborhood association and high foot traffic around local commercial pockets
- High level of educational attainment with over 60 percent of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher
Cons
- Persistent opportunistic property crime, particularly theft from parked vehicles
- Bordering corridors along Gallatin Pike experience higher property theft rates and pedestrian safety concerns
- Older infrastructure means some residential streets lack continuous sidewalks or consistent streetlighting
Homelessness: Homelessness is not heavily visible inside the residential core of Eastwood, though occasional unhoused individuals and panhandling can be seen near commercial transit stops along Gallatin Pike.
What Eastwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with morning joggers, dog walkers, and locals heading to neighborhood coffee shops in a very safe atmosphere.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet residential vibe with casual visitor traffic around the commercial corners along Eastland and Porter.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Bustling and social as restaurants and bars fill up, remaining safe for pedestrians walking between venues.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet across interior residential blocks, but visitors should stay alert in poorly lit areas and secure vehicles against break-ins.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the neighborhood primarily via Route 26 (Gallatin Pike corridor) and Route 4 (Shelby), offering frequent bus service into downtown Nashville, though the city lacks passenger rail transit.
Street parking is widely available and free on most residential streets, though small commercial lots around Eastland Avenue can fill quickly during peak dinner hours.
Things to do in Eastwood
- Stroll along the boutique shopping and dining strip at Porter East
- Grab artisan pastries and coffee at a local neighborhood bakery before walking the historic residential streets
- Enjoy an evening craft cocktail and elevated dinner along the vibrant Eastland Avenue corridor
Local favorites
- Café Roze · All-Day Cafe · 4.6★ (1150)Chic, airy neighborhood bistro serving elevated cafe classics, specialty coffee, and craft cocktails.
- Rosepepper Cantina · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (2600)Energetic, quirky local staple famous for its custom margaritas and festive outdoor patio.
- Two Ten Jack · Japanese Pub & Izakaya · 4.6★ (1850)Cozy Japanese neighborhood pub specializing in artisanal ramen, yakitori skewers, and craft beer.
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.