Is Green Hills North East safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Green Hills North East as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Green Hills North East
“Go. Green Hills North East is one of the most affluent, well-maintained, and secure residential districts in Nashville. Visitors face minimal safety risks outside of standard precautions against opportunistic vehicle theft near retail plazas.”
About the area
Green Hills North East is an established, leafy enclave characterized by sprawling mid-century and modern single-family homes, prestigious private schools, and proximity to luxury retail. It offers a tranquil, upscale suburban feel just minutes from music industry hubs and university campuses.
- Affluent Suburban
- Quiet / Tree-Lined
- Upscale Retail
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Green Hills North East
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Dedicated bike lanes are sparse and Hillsboro Pike is not bike-friendly, though quiet interior neighborhood streets are commonly used for recreational cycling with no immediate greenway connector.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in the Nashville metropolitan area
- High household incomes (well over $140,000 median) and very low poverty rates
- Well-maintained properties with high owner-occupancy and active neighborhood presence
- Close proximity to premier medical facilities and upscale shopping
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic theft from unlocked vehicles in driveways and retail lots
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure with missing sidewalks on many interior residential streets
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion along main arteries like Hillsboro Pike and Woodmont Boulevard
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in this neighborhood, with occasional individuals requesting assistance near major intersections along Hillsboro Pike, but no encampments or shelters are present.
What Green Hills North East is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and light school commuting traffic on residential roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy along the commercial corridors with shoppers and diners, maintaining a very safe, orderly atmosphere.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and quiet in residential sections with lively, safe dining and shopping crowds along the major avenues.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and dark due to minimal street lighting in subdivisions, but overall exceptionally low-risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit operates Route 7 (Hillsboro Pike) connecting the area directly to Downtown Nashville, but service frequencies are moderate and most residents rely entirely on private vehicles.
Free and ample parking is standard across shopping center garages and surface lots; residential street parking is generally unrestricted though driveways are predominantly used.
Things to do in Green Hills North East
- Catch an intimate songwriter performance at the legendary Bluebird Cafe just down Hillsboro Pike
- Browse upscale boutiques, designer shops, and luxury retailers at The Mall at Green Hills
- Stroll through the scenic, historic campus grounds of nearby Lipscomb University
Local favorites
- The Bluebird Cafe · Live Music Venue · 4.6★ (2350)World-famous intimate listening room where renowned and emerging songwriters perform original acoustic sets.
- Green Hills Grille · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Beloved neighborhood staple offering polished American comfort classics, steaks, and craft cocktails.
- Fox's Donut Den · Bakery · 4.6★ (1420)Long-running local institution serving classic handmade donuts, pastries, and fresh coffee since 1973.
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.