Is Hermitage safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hermitage as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hermitage
“Go. Hermitage is a tranquil, largely residential suburban community that offers a safe and peaceful environment for visitors. While commercial strips along Lebanon Pike experience routine petty property crime, violent crime rates remain lower than the Nashville metropolitan average.”
About the area
Situated roughly 10 miles east of downtown Nashville, Hermitage is best known for its presidential history, lake recreation, and sprawling suburban neighborhoods. It offers a laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere with convenient access to Percy Priest Lake, greenways, and historic landmarks.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Historic
- Car-Dependent
- Lake Access
Walking and biking in Hermitage
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 34/100
While dedicated street bike lanes are scarce on main thoroughfares, the area connects directly to the Stones River Greenway, offering paved multi-use trail access into Heartland Park and Shelby Bottoms.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to Nashville urban core neighborhoods
- Solid middle-income economic base with high rates of homeownership
- Excellent proximity to outdoor recreation at J. Percy Priest Lake and local greenways
- Convenient direct commuter rail access to downtown Nashville via the WeGo Star
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle break-ins occur periodically around retail parking lots and big-box corridors
- Heavy car dependency makes navigating without a vehicle inefficient and unsafe on foot
- Isolated incidents of motel-adjacent petty crime along Lebanon Pike and near Interstate 40 junctions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal across residential zones, though occasional panhandling and small transient populations can be observed near Interstate 40 interchanges and extended-stay motels along Lebanon Pike.
What Hermitage is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with commuters, the area feels very safe for morning walks in residential subdivisions and park trails.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with suburban shoppers and park-goers, maintaining a relaxed and secure environment throughout the commercial and natural spaces.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential pockets and moderately active around restaurants on Lebanon Pike with few safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and generally calm, though standard precautions against vehicle break-ins should be taken in hotel and apartment parking lots.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit operates the WeGo Star commuter rail at Hermitage Station connecting directly to downtown Nashville, complemented by local bus Route 6 (Lebanon Pike).
Parking is abundant and universally free across vast surface lots at shopping centers, historic sites, and residential communities, with no metered parking in the area.
Things to do in Hermitage
- Tour Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, a 1,120-acre historic estate and presidential museum
- Hike, kayak, or boat around Percy Priest Lake and the scenic Stones River Greenway
- Play a round of golf at the scenic Hermitage Golf Course along the Cumberland River
Local favorites
- Nadeen's Hermitage Haven · American Diner · 4.6★ (1100)A beloved retro-style diner serving hearty comfort classics, craft cocktails, and breakfast staples.
- Phat Bites · Eclectic Cafe & Deli · 4.5★ (850)A quirky neighborhood hangout featuring creative sandwiches, vegetarian options, and live music.
- Gondola House Pizzeria · Italian & Greek Restaurant · 4.5★ (1400)A cozy, long-standing local staple serving traditional pizzas, pasta dishes, and Greek specialties.
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.
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