Is Green Hills North 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 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Green Hills North
“Go. Green Hills North is one of the most affluent, well-maintained, and secure districts in Nashville. Visitors can comfortably explore its upscale shopping, dining, and cultural venues with only standard precautions against vehicular property theft.”
Recent local coverage predominantly focuses on retail developments and traffic management along the Hillsboro Pike corridor, with no significant spikes in violent crime.
About the area
Located just south of Midtown, Green Hills North is an upscale enclave anchored by luxury retail, tree-lined residential streets, and legendary music institutions like The Bluebird Cafe. It offers a calm, polished suburban atmosphere within easy driving distance of Nashville's core.
- Affluent Suburban
- Upscale Shopping
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Green Hills North
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse along main arterials like Hillsboro Pike, and there are no direct connections to Nashville's greenway network within immediate walking distance.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Nashville and national metro averages
- High median household income exceeding $130,000 with exceptionally low poverty and vacancy rates
- Strong neighborhood surveillance, active private security around commercial centers, and prompt Metro Police response times
- Well-maintained infrastructure, lush residential landscaping, and high-quality commercial amenities
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins in commercial parking decks and retail lots
- Heavy vehicular congestion along Hillsboro Pike during morning and evening rush hours
- Suburban street layouts with intermittent sidewalks make walking outside commercial plazas difficult
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in this area, with occasional panhandling noted at major intersections along Hillsboro Pike, but no established encampments or shelters nearby.
What Green Hills North is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with morning commuters, joggers, and patrons grabbing coffee along Hillsboro Pike.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and bustling with shoppers and diners, maintaining an extremely safe and orderly atmosphere.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Vibrant around restaurants, venues, and the mall, with high visibility and safe foot traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and residential with minimal activity; safety remains very high though vehicle traffic thins out substantially.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the area via Route 7 (Hillsboro Pike), offering straightforward bus access to downtown Nashville, though personal vehicles or rideshares are the primary modes of travel.
Ample free and covered garage parking is available at The Mall at Green Hills and surrounding shopping plazas, while residential streets typically restrict overnight non-resident parking.
Things to do in Green Hills North
- Catch an intimate acoustic songwriter round at the world-famous Bluebird Cafe
- Browse bestsellers and local literature at Parnassus Books, co-owned by author Ann Patchett
- Shop luxury retailers and dine under chandeliers at The Mall at Green Hills
Local favorites
- The Bluebird Cafe · Live Music Venue · 4.7★ (2350)Iconic, intimate listening room famous for launching legendary country and pop songwriters.
- Parnassus Books · Bookstore · 4.8★ (1150)Celebrated independent bookstore offering curated titles, author signings, and shop dogs.
- The Greenhouse Bar · Cocktail Bar · 4.5★ (980)Lush, plant-filled bar serving creative cocktails and light fare in a real working greenhouse.
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.