Is Fredonia safe?
Clarksville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Fredonia as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Fredonia
“Go. Fredonia is a tranquil, semi-rural and suburban pocket south of Clarksville featuring minimal crime, expansive properties, and a peaceful countryside feel. Visitors face virtually no violent crime risks, though navigating the dark, winding rural roads at night requires careful driving.”
About the area
Fredonia is an unincorporated, quiet community in southern Montgomery County characterized by rolling farmland, wooded parcels, and modern residential subdivisions. It serves primarily as a tranquil bedroom haven for commuters heading into downtown Clarksville or south toward Nashville along Highway 12.
- Rural Charm
- Quiet & Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Scenic & Wooded
Walking and biking in Fredonia
Walk score: 7/100 · Bike score: 19/100
No dedicated bike lanes or multi-use greenways exist within Fredonia; cycling is restricted to rural two-lane roadways with narrow shoulders.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates compared to broader Clarksville metro benchmarks
- High homeownership rate with stable median household incomes exceeding county averages
- Close proximity to regional nature parks and scenic Cumberland River country roads
- Very peaceful and safe residential atmosphere throughout all hours
Cons
- Complete car dependency with no pedestrian sidewalks or roadside lighting on country routes
- Narrow two-lane roads with tight curves that present nighttime driving and wildlife hazards
- Distance from emergency medical services and major commercial retail corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not an issue in Fredonia due to its rural, low-density layout and lack of nearby support services.
What Fredonia is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with light commuter traffic trickling onto State Route 12; very safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and family-friendly with residents working on properties and low neighborhood activity; completely safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and quiet with sunset views over rolling hills; roadside walking is not advised due to lack of lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black, silent, and entirely free of street activity; safe from crime, though isolated.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is nonexistent in Fredonia; the Clarksville Transit System (CTS) does not service this rural corridor, requiring personal vehicles for all travel.
Free and ample parking is universally available in private driveways, rural business lots, and local community park areas with no metered zones or restrictions.
Things to do in Fredonia
- Explore the hiking and mountain biking trails at nearby Rotary Park and visit its nature center
- Take a scenic rural driving tour along Fredonia Road and Ashland City Road down to the Cumberland River
- Enjoy community sports and open green space at the Fredonia Community Center and local fields
Local favorites
- Excell Market Bar-B-Q · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (730)Historic roadside market and country diner famous for slow-smoked barbecue sandwiches and southern sides.
- The Thirsty Goat · Beer Garden & Pizzeria · 4.6★ (620)Community gathering hub serving artisan wood-fired pizzas, craft beer, and coffee with outdoor seating.
- Old Glory Distilling Co. · Distillery & Event Venue · 4.8★ (1150)Locally crafted small-batch bourbon distillery offering tours, tastings, and a lively cocktail bar.
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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