Is Florence safe?
Murfreesboro, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Florence as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Florence
“Go. Florence is a calm, expanding suburban district in northwest Murfreesboro known for peaceful residential developments and proximity to historic parks. Visitors will find a secure environment with minimal safety concerns outside of general suburban vehicle awareness.”
About the area
Florence is a rapidly growing suburban community situated in northwestern Murfreesboro, defined by modern residential subdivisions, open green spaces, and light commercial services. It offers a quiet, family-oriented atmosphere with convenient access to regional commuter thoroughfares.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Florence
Walk score: 15/100 · Bike score: 24/100
No public bike-share exists in this sector, and Florence Road lacks dedicated bike lanes, but paved connections can be reached closer to the Stones River Greenway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Consistently low rates of violent crime and broad neighborhood stability
- Solid economic profile driven by high homeownership rates and above-average household income
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation at Stones River National Battlefield and regional parks
Cons
- High car dependency with limited pedestrian sidewalks along major arterial roads
- Occasional opportunistic property offenses such as unlocked vehicle larcenies
- Peak-hour traffic congestion along Florence Road and Northwest Broad Street
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Florence's residential neighborhoods, with only rare panhandling seen further south at major commercial highway junctions.
What Florence is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Subdivisions are calm and safe as commuters and school buses move through the neighborhood.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Residential streets remain quiet while commercial corridors see steady, routine daytime traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Residents walk dogs and exercise around subdivisions with a strong sense of personal security.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are very quiet and dimly lit, remaining safe though lacking active pedestrian activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit service is absent here, as Murfreesboro's Rover bus network does not extend into outer Florence; personal vehicles or rideshares are necessary.
Parking is completely free and widely available across residential driveways, subdivision curbs, and strip center surface lots.
Things to do in Florence
- Explore the historic walking trails and preserved grounds of Stones River National Battlefield
- Play a round of golf on the fairways of nearby Cedar Crest Golf Course
- Access the West Fork Stones River for quiet kayaking and nature viewing
Local favorites
- Toot's Northwest · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (2900)A long-standing local staple serving wings, burgers, and comfort fare in a family-friendly sports setting.
- Cedar Crest Golf Course · Golf Course · 4.3★ (410)An 18-hole public golf course featuring scenic rural views and approachable play.
- Carmen's Taqueria · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (980)Casual, authentic Mexican eatery well-known locally for traditional street tacos and hearty burritos.
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.
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