Is Edgehill (ONE) East safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Edgehill (ONE) East as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Edgehill (ONE) East
“Go with care. Edgehill East is a rapidly changing urban pocket with trendy eateries alongside longstanding public housing complexes, resulting in stark block-by-block safety differences. Visitors should stay alert to property crime and avoid walking alone through poorly lit residential side streets late at night.”
Recent local reports highlight occasional isolated shootings and vehicle break-ins centered around older apartment complexes and nearby transit corridors.
About the area
Situated just south of The Gulch and Music Row, Edgehill East is a transitional neighborhood blending historic residential charm, public housing, and modern infill developments. It offers close proximity to downtown attractions and local dining while retaining an active urban atmosphere.
- Transitional
- Urban Core
- Dining Destination
- Historic Contrast
Walking and biking in Edgehill (ONE) East
Walk score: 78/100 · Bike score: 68/100
B-Cycle stations are available near Edgehill Village and 12th Avenue, linking riders to the 12th Avenue South bike lanes heading directly toward the Gulch and Downtown.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Walking distance to premier dining and retail in Edgehill Village and The Gulch
- High level of new residential investment bringing updated infrastructure and lighting
- Quick commute times to Vanderbilt University, Belmont, and downtown Nashville
Cons
- Elevated rates of property crime including vehicle theft and larceny compared to regional averages
- Marked economic disparity and higher poverty concentration in central MDHA housing blocks
- Noticeable nighttime foot traffic and loitering along main cut-through streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately common along major arterials like 8th Avenue South and near interstate underpasses, though permanent encampments within the core residential blocks are limited.
What Edgehill (ONE) East is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and generally calm as commuters head to Midtown and workers visit local coffee spots.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy with street activity, delivery drivers, and diners visiting commercial strips.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Vibrant around restaurants and bars, though vigilance is recommended on less traveled side streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet but with heightened risk of opportunistic crime, warranting rideshares rather than walking.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit operates frequent bus service along nearby corridors via Route 17 (12th Avenue South) and Route 8 (8th Avenue South), connecting directly to downtown's WeGo Central station in under 15 minutes.
Free and permit-restricted street parking is available along residential streets, while Edgehill Village offers paid surface lots and short-term patron spaces.
Things to do in Edgehill (ONE) East
- Dine and shop at the boutiques inside the converted brick warehouses of Edgehill Village
- Relax or play basketball at Reservoir Park on the neighborhood's western edge
- Walk the neighborhood streets to see historic architectural styles mixed with contemporary Nashville builds
Local favorites
- Bella Napoli Pizzeria · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1420)Rustic, courtyard-adjacent spot serving authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas and pasta dishes.
- Taco Mamacita · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (2650)Lively neighborhood restaurant serving creative fusion tacos, enchiladas, and fresh margaritas.
- Old Glory · Cocktail Bar · 4.5★ (780)Atmospheric, hidden speakeasy-style cocktail lounge set in a historic dry cleaner's boiler room.
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.