Is Haynes Manor safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Haynes Manor as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Haynes Manor
“Go with care. Haynes Manor is a quiet, predominantly residential enclave in North Nashville that poses minimal threat during daylight hours, but visitors have little practical reason to linger outside of specific family visits or community events. Exercise typical urban awareness after dark along nearby commercial thoroughfares.”
About the area
Haynes Manor is an established, primarily residential neighborhood nestled in the Bordeaux area of North Nashville near the Cumberland River. It is characterized by mid-century ranch-style single-family homes, generous tree canopy, and a quiet suburban-like pace despite its proximity to the urban core.
- Residential
- Suburban Feel
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
- Historic Community
Walking and biking in Haynes Manor
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes within Haynes Manor, though riders can access segments of the Cumberland River Greenway a short distance away; WeGo bike-share stations are not present in this area.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly quiet, owner-occupied residential streets with minimal daytime disruption
- Close proximity to the Cumberland River Greenway and Hartman Park Community Center
- Lower density residential buffer compared to high-traffic urban corridors nearby
Cons
- Property crime and occasional violent incidents occur at higher rates along adjacent commercial corridors like Clarksville Pike
- Limited street lighting and sparse pedestrian infrastructure throughout internal neighborhood roads
- Economic distress and lower median household incomes relative to Nashville metro averages
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is generally not a prominent feature within the interior residential streets of Haynes Manor, though occasional individuals or panhandling can be observed around shopping plazas on nearby Clarksville Pike.
What Haynes Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and low-traffic as residents commute, feeling safe for neighborhood walks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Remains quiet and residential with regular neighborhood activity and delivery traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm on residential streets, though lighting is dim and vehicular traffic picks up on arterial borders.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark due to limited municipal streetlights; foot travel is discouraged in favor of driving.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by WeGo Public Transit via Route 22 (Bordeaux) along Clarksville Pike, with no rail or BRT services in the immediate vicinity.
Parking is abundant and free, with wide residential driveways and unrestricted on-street curbside parking.
Things to do in Haynes Manor
- Exercise and utilize recreation facilities at the nearby Hartman Park Community Center
- Access the Cumberland River Greenway trailheads just south of the neighborhood
- Explore the local history and quiet suburban architecture of historic North Nashville
Local favorites
- Ed's Fish & Pizza House · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Long-running community staple renowned for its traditional Nashville-style fried whiting and catfish sandwiches.
- Helen's Hot Chicken · Chicken Restaurant · 4.3★ (820)Popular local spot serving crispy, spice-customized Nashville hot chicken and seasoned fries.
- Hartman Park Regional Center · Recreation Center · 4.5★ (240)Civic hub featuring an indoor pool, fitness center, gymnasium, and outdoor walking paths.
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.