Is Gillock St/Hilltop Ln. safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Gillock St/Hilltop Ln. as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Gillock St/Hilltop Ln.
“Go with care. While the residential blocks around Gillock Street and Hilltop Lane are generally peaceful and established, caution is warranted near the busy Gallatin Pike commercial strip, particularly after dark.”
Recent local reports in the broader East Nashville/Inglewood area primarily cite routine vehicular break-ins and occasional property theft typical of urban-adjacent residential neighborhoods.
About the area
This neighborhood is a leafy, mid-century residential pocket in the Inglewood section of East Nashville. It features a mix of renovated ranch houses, new infill development, and older single-family homes close to commercial conveniences on Gallatin Pike.
- Residential
- Leafy Suburb-in-City
- Car-Dependent
- Gentrifying
Walking and biking in Gillock St/Hilltop Ln.
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes on immediate residential roads, but the neighborhood is a short ride from the Shelby Bottoms Greenway network; Nashville BCycle stations are located further south along Main Street.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily owner-occupied residential streets with active community engagement and moderate household incomes.
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Nashville core urban centers.
- Convenient access to local East Nashville cafes, shops, and grocery stores along Gallatin Pike.
- Spacious residential lots with mature trees creating a relaxed suburban feel.
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime and car prowls occur regularly along side streets.
- Lack of continuous sidewalks and intermittent street lighting on residential roads.
- Pedestrian vulnerability and occasional disruptive behavior along the nearby Gallatin Pike corridor.
- Limited transit frequency requiring reliance on personal vehicles.
Homelessness: Homelessness is minimally visible along the inner residential streets, though unhoused individuals and occasional panhandling are present along the commercial bus stops of Gallatin Pike.
What Gillock St/Hilltop Ln. is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and quiet with dog walkers and neighbors commuting, offering a safe environment for morning strolls.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active residential feel with moderate delivery and local traffic, feeling completely safe throughout.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential ambiance sets in, though reduced lighting means staying alert on dark side streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; generally safe within residential lanes, but late-night foot travel along Gallatin Pike should be avoided.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the area via Route 56 (Gallatin Pike Express) and Route 26 (Gallatin Pike), which offer frequent daytime bus service directly into Downtown Nashville, approximately a 5 to 10-minute walk west.
Free on-street parking is plentiful along Gillock Street and Hilltop Lane, and nearby retail plazas offer free dedicated surface parking lots.
Things to do in Gillock St/Hilltop Ln.
- Explore independent boutiques, vintage shops, and vinyl stores along nearby Gallatin Pike.
- Spend an afternoon walking or birdwatching at the nearby Cornelia Fort Airpark and Shelby Bottoms Greenway.
- Enjoy casual local dining and patio drinks at neighborhood spots in the Inglewood village strip.
Local favorites
- Sip Cafe · Coffee Shop & Ice Cream · 4.6★ (680)A cozy Inglewood neighborhood staple serving locally roasted espresso, pastries, and house-made ice cream.
- Nicoletto's Pasta Co. · Italian Restaurant · 4.8★ (510)A casual counter-serve eatery known for house-extruded pasta dishes and scratch-made sauces.
- Mickey's Tavern · Bar · 4.6★ (530)A relaxed local hangout offering cold drinks, darts, and a spacious outdoor patio space.
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.