Is Florence North safe?
Murfreesboro, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Florence North as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Florence North
“Go. Florence North is an exceptionally safe, quiet residential community on the northwestern outskirts of Murfreesboro. Visitors will encounter minimal safety risks, as violent crime is rare and the area consists primarily of peaceful master-planned subdivisions.”
About the area
Florence North is a rapidly growing suburban area characterized by well-kept modern single-family subdivisions, quiet cul-de-sacs, and rolling Middle Tennessee countryside. It caters heavily to commuting professionals and families seeking a calm environment with quick access to regional arterials.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburb
- Car-Dependent
- Sprawling
Walking and biking in Florence North
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 26/100
While internal neighborhood streets are safe and low-traffic for cycling, Florence Road and nearby arterials lack dedicated bike lanes; riders can connect to the Stones River Greenway via short drives to trailhead access points.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in Rutherford County
- High median household incomes and predominantly owner-occupied housing
- Modern, well-maintained housing stock and infrastructure
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent layout requiring a vehicle for virtually all trips
- Susceptible to occasional opportunistic thefts from unlocked vehicles at night
- Distance from central Murfreesboro emergency and municipal services
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Florence North. Support services, encampments, and shelters such as The Journey Home are concentrated closer to downtown Murfreesboro several miles south.
What Florence North is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with school buses, morning joggers, and commuters leaving residential subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure, with light neighborhood traffic and residents out walking dogs.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented, with children playing in yards and virtually zero safety concerns on neighborhood roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with limited streetlighting in some subdivisions; generally very safe, though standard car-locking vigilance is recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in Florence North. Murfreesboro Rover bus lines do not service this outer corridor, and the region has no commuter rail.
Parking is abundant, straightforward, and entirely free, with private driveways, garages, and unrestricted residential street parking throughout.
Things to do in Florence North
- Explore the historic grounds and walking trails at Stones River National Battlefield, located just a short drive southeast
- Walk, run, or cycle along the scenic paved paths of the Stones River Greenway System
- Play sports or use the athletic facilities at nearby Richard Siegel Neighborhood Park
Local favorites
- Toot's Northwest · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (3450)A long-standing local staple known for hot wings, burgers, and a casual family-friendly sports vibe.
- Just Love Coffee Cafe · Coffee Shop & Cafe · 4.6★ (780)A community-focused cafe serving artisan roasted coffees, waffle sandwiches, and breakfast fare.
- The Goat Murfreesboro · Gastropub · 4.3★ (1320)A lively gathering space serving craft beer, comfort food, and cocktails with outdoor games and live music.
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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