Is Hill Place safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hill Place as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hill Place
“Go. Hill Place is an exclusive, tranquil residential neighborhood in West Nashville characterized by large custom homes and quiet, leafy streets. It is exceptionally safe for visitors and residents alike, with virtually no street crime. Keep in mind it is strictly residential, requiring a car to access commercial amenities.”
About the area
Hill Place is an affluent, peaceful residential community situated between West Meade and Belle Meade in West Nashville. The neighborhood features spacious lots, manicured lawns, mature tree canopies, and distinct privacy. It offers a secure, suburban escape just a short drive from Nashville's urban core.
- Affluent Residential
- Quiet & Secluded
- Tree-Lined Estates
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Hill Place
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or Nashville BCycle docking stations within the subdivision, but recreational cyclists can connect to the Richland Creek Greenway via nearby thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates well below Nashville metro averages
- Affluent economic profile with high homeownership and well-maintained properties
- Quiet, secluded atmosphere with minimal cut-through vehicular traffic
- Convenient driving access to top parks, historic sites, and premier dining in Belle Meade
Cons
- Entirely residential with zero dining or retail options within walking distance
- Almost completely car-dependent with limited pedestrian infrastructure on surrounding arterials
- Isolated night setting with limited municipal street lighting
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Hill Place due to its purely residential, semi-secluded geography.
What Hill Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Extremely calm and peaceful, with minimal traffic and the occasional jogger or dog walker.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe, serene, and low-key with standard suburban residential activity and delivery vehicles.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, with residents returning home and very little ambient street noise.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent; safe from street crime, though lack of sidewalks and streetlights requires caution if walking.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit operates Route 3 along nearby Harding Pike and White Bridge Pike, though stops are about a mile away and there is no direct rail or BRT service.
Parking is readily available in private driveways and along quiet residential curbs where permitted, with abundant free surface parking at nearby retail centers.
Things to do in Hill Place
- Take a quiet morning walk or jog through the low-traffic, scenic neighborhood lanes
- Tour the historic grounds and sample local wines at nearby Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
- Hike the paved and forested nature trails at nearby Warner Parks
Local favorites
- Sperry's Restaurant · American Steakhouse · 4.6★ (2150)Long-running clubby steakhouse offering prime rib, extensive wine options, and an iconic salad bar.
- Roze Pony · Cafe & Bistro · 4.5★ (340)Chic neighborhood spot serving upscale all-day brunch, espresso drinks, and modern American dinner.
- Sam's Place - Belle Meade · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.4★ (1420)Laid-back gathering hub featuring stone-baked pizzas, craft burgers, wings, and draft beers.
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.