Is Inglewood safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Inglewood as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Inglewood
“Go. Inglewood is a welcoming, laid-back neighborhood in northern East Nashville that is safe and pleasant for visitors. While standard precautions against vehicle break-ins should be taken along commercial strips like Gallatin Pike, the leafy residential avenues are quiet and secure.”
Recent local reports focus on minor property crimes, such as occasional vehicle break-ins and porch package thefts along the Gallatin Pike corridor.
About the area
Inglewood offers a relaxed, creative neighborhood vibe defined by mid-century bungalows, mature trees, and an eclectic mix of indie coffee shops, natural wine bars, and vintage stores. It provides an authentic taste of local Nashville life away from the high-energy downtown tourist district.
- Laid-Back
- Hipster / Artistic
- Residential / Tree-Lined
- Low-Key Dining
Walking and biking in Inglewood
Walk score: 44/100 · Bike score: 46/100
Dedicated bike lanes are limited on primary corridors, but quiet residential side streets provide good cycling connections toward the extensive Shelby Bottoms Greenway network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Nashville citywide averages.
- Strong homeownership rates and rising median household incomes fostering well-maintained properties.
- Vibrant community of independent, locally owned restaurants, cafes, and bars.
- Peaceful, low-density residential streets ideal for quiet daytime strolls.
Cons
- Elevated rates of opportunistic property and vehicle crime along main commercial corridors.
- Patchy sidewalk coverage on many residential streets requiring pedestrians to share the road with cars.
- Pedestrian hazards along Gallatin Pike due to wide lanes and high traffic speeds.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the interior residential sections, though occasional unhoused individuals and panhandling can be observed near transit stops and shopping plazas along Gallatin Pike.
What Inglewood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with residents jogging, walking dogs, and visiting local coffee shops with virtually no safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and relaxed throughout residential areas with steady, low-stress retail traffic along Gallatin Pike.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Lively around neighborhood bars and restaurants, maintaining a welcoming, community-oriented social scene.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Residential streets become very quiet and dark; stay alert in commercial parking lots along major thoroughfares late at night.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the corridor via Route 56 (Gallatin Pike BRT Lite) and Route 26, providing direct, frequent bus access to downtown Nashville (Nashville does not operate a municipal passenger rail system).
Parking is generally straightforward and free, with plentiful residential street parking and dedicated private lots for most commercial establishments.
Things to do in Inglewood
- Shop for curated vintage clothing, vinyl records, and oddities at local independent boutiques.
- Enjoy casual craft cocktails and small bites at cozy neighborhood lounges.
- Explore nature trails and riverside views at nearby Shelby Bottoms Greenway.
Local favorites
- Sip Cafe · Coffee Shop & Ice Cream Parlor · 4.6★ (680)A cozy neighborhood fixture serving specialty espresso drinks, baked treats, and local ice cream with outdoor patio seating.
- The Inglewood Lounge · Cocktail Bar · 4.6★ (360)An intimate, retro-inspired watering hole known for inventive cocktails, vinyl tunes, and friendly neighborhood vibes.
- Lou Nashville · Bistro & Natural Wine Bar · 4.5★ (390)A chic converted bungalow serving seasonal European-influenced brunch and dinner paired with an extensive natural wine selection.
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.