Is Joelton South safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Joelton South as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Joelton South
“Go. Joelton South is an exceptionally peaceful and safe semi-rural pocket of Davidson County characterized by rolling wooded hills, large acreage properties, and very low crime. A personal vehicle is absolutely essential, but safety risks for visitors are negligible.”
About the area
Joelton South is an unincorporated, quiet exurban community nestled along the northwestern edge of Davidson County. It offers a scenic, countryside atmosphere with direct proximity to pristine nature preserves like Beaman Park while remaining an easy drive from downtown Nashville.
- Semi-Rural
- Quiet & Wooded
- Car-Dependent
- Peaceful
Walking and biking in Joelton South
Walk score: 7/100 · Bike score: 14/100
There is no bike-share program and no dedicated bike lanes; cycling is limited to experienced road cyclists comfortable on narrow, hilly rural roads with blind curves.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the entire Nashville-Davidson metropolitan area.
- High rate of homeownership and stable, well-maintained rural residential properties.
- Direct access to extensive hiking trails, nature preserves, and scenic country drives.
Cons
- Virtually no pedestrian infrastructure with winding, narrow roads lacking sidewalks or streetlights.
- Extremely limited retail and commercial amenities requiring driving for daily needs.
- Distance from central emergency medical centers and urban municipal services.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent in Joelton South, with no encampments or panhandling present due to its rural, low-density layout.
What Joelton South is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful, crisp, and quiet with light commuter traffic heading down Whites Creek Pike and Clarksville Pike.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with horses grazing in pastures and quiet country roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and dark with virtually no streetlights, making driving safe but walking along roads inadvisable.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and tranquil with near-zero pedestrian activity and very low risk of street crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Joelton South has essentially no fixed-route public transit; WeGo Public Transit Route 22 operates well south of the area, making a car entirely necessary for getting around.
Parking is completely effortless and free throughout the area, with spacious surface lots at local businesses, trailheads, and residential properties.
Things to do in Joelton South
- Hike the ridge trails and explore native wildlife at the nearby Beaman Park Nature Center.
- Take a scenic drive along the winding, tree-canopied corridors of Whites Creek Pike and Old Hickory Boulevard.
- Pick up fresh local produce, plants, and farm supplies at seasonal roadside stands and local feed stores.
Local favorites
- Larry's Restaurant · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (460)Longstanding, cozy country diner serving hearty Southern breakfast plates, meat-and-three lunches, and homemade pies.
- Joelton Hardware and Feed · Hardware & Farm Supply Store · 4.7★ (115)Old-school community hardware and agricultural supply outpost offering tools, garden goods, and friendly service.
- Beaman Park Nature Center · Park & Nature Center · 4.8★ (320)Rustic educational center with trailheads, interpretive displays, and native garden spaces.
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.
Add this score to your site
Writing about Joelton South? Copy this code to show its live safety score on your blog or listing.