Is Forest Acres safe?
Clarksville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Forest Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Forest Acres
“Go. Forest Acres is a peaceful, established residential community in Clarksville that offers a safe and quiet environment for visitors. While you will need a car to access dining and regional attractions, personal safety concerns are minimal beyond standard suburban vigilance.”
About the area
Forest Acres is a mature, tree-lined neighborhood located just off the Madison Street commercial corridor in Clarksville. Characterized by mid-century single-family homes and quiet residential streets, it serves primarily as a tranquil bedroom community. Visitors will find convenient access to nearby shopping, local eateries, and downtown Clarksville while enjoying a low-traffic suburban retreat.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Established Suburb
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Forest Acres
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 26/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes in Forest Acres, and reaching the Clarksville Greenway requires loading bikes into a vehicle for a short drive.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both national and citywide averages.
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fosters a stable and quiet neighborhood environment.
- Convenient driving access to the Madison Street commercial strip and downtown Clarksville amenities.
- Low vehicular through-traffic on interior residential streets.
Cons
- Car dependency is high with limited sidewalks and virtually no cycling infrastructure.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes, such as unlocked vehicle break-ins, occur intermittently.
- Lack of commercial activity directly within the residential core requires traveling to major arterial roads.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Forest Acres, though unhoused individuals are occasionally seen along major commercial intersections on Madison Street.
What Forest Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with neighborhood residents walking dogs and light local school/commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with sparse vehicle traffic on interior streets and normal activity along nearby commercial corridors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal street activity and safe conditions for walking.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet; while violent crime is rare, limited street lighting warrants standard situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
The neighborhood is served peripherally by Clarksville Transit System (CTS) along Madison Street (Route 7), but interior streets lack public transit. Clarksville has no passenger rail or BRT systems.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, consisting of private residential driveways and unrestricted on-street parking.
Things to do in Forest Acres
- Take a quiet walk or jog along the neighborhood's established, shaded residential lanes.
- Explore the nearby Cumberland Riverwalk and McGregor Park just a short drive to the west.
- Visit Rotary Park nearby for hiking, nature trails, and disc golf.
Local favorites
- Silke's Old World Breads Bakery & Cafe · Bakery & Cafe · 4.7★ (1150)Beloved European-style bakery and cafe serving fresh artisan sourdough, pastries, deli sandwiches, and pizza.
- Wicked Good Sandwiches · Sandwich Shop · 4.6★ (1420)Laid-back local counter-serve joint known for creative hot sandwiches, burgers, and pub appetizers.
- The Catfish House · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1280)Long-running, rustic eatery serving classic Southern fried catfish, hushpuppies, and homestyle sides.
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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