Is Green Hills North West Outer 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 West Outer as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Green Hills North West Outer
“Go. Green Hills North West Outer is an affluent, peaceful residential pocket of Nashville that offers exceptional safety for visitors. While it is car-dependent and lacks commercial walkability, the neighborhood boasts tranquil, tree-lined streets, very low crime rates, and quick driving access to premier dining and retail corridors.”
About the area
This quiet outer section of Green Hills is characterized by lush, spacious single-family residential properties and winding residential avenues. Visitors will find a secluded, upscale neighborhood surrounded by established estates, mature greenery, and easy proximity to major Nashville attractions.
- Affluent Suburban
- Tranquil & Leafy
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Green Hills North West Outer
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 25/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or WeGo bikeshare stations in the immediate residential interior, though experienced cyclists use the low-speed roads to connect toward Warner Parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent crime and high overall neighborhood stability.
- Affluent demographic profile with high median household incomes and near-universal homeownership.
- Quiet, low-traffic residential environment with well-maintained properties and mature tree canopy.
Cons
- Strictly residential interior requires a vehicle to access shops, cafes, and daily services.
- Many residential side streets lack continuous sidewalks, streetlights, or dedicated bike lanes.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes, such as thefts from unlocked vehicles.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this residential enclave, with no encampments or panhandling observed on neighborhood streets.
What Green Hills North West Outer is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and quiet, with early-morning joggers and dog walkers moving through peaceful, leafy streets in complete safety.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-traffic and relaxed, with minimal activity beyond delivery vehicles and local neighborhood residents.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential dusk as residents return home, offering a secure and tranquil atmosphere.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark due to limited municipal streetlighting, but exceptionally safe with virtually no transient foot traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit operates bus routes on surrounding main thoroughfares such as Route 7 on Hillsboro Pike, but direct bus service does not penetrate the interior residential streets.
Driveway parking is ubiquitous; street parking is free, unrestricted, and easy to find on most residential streets where permitted.
Things to do in Green Hills North West Outer
- Take a quiet jog or architectural walk along the winding, tree-lined residential estates.
- Visit the nearby boutique shops and premier luxury retailers at The Mall at Green Hills.
- Take a short drive to the sprawling Percy and Edwin Warner Parks for hiking and nature trails.
Local favorites
- Parnassus Books · Independent Bookstore · 4.8★ (1850)Renowned independent bookstore co-owned by author Ann Patchett, hosting author events and a curated collection.
- The Fox's Donut Den · Bakery / Donut Shop · 4.7★ (1420)Longstanding local staple serving classic donuts, apple fritters, and breakfast pastries for decades.
- Green Hills Grille · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Neighborhood gathering place serving polished American comfort classics in a warm, relaxed setting.
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.