Is Inglewood North West Outer safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Inglewood North West Outer as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Inglewood North West Outer
“Go. Inglewood North West Outer is a quiet, leafy residential pocket of East Nashville that is generally peaceful and safe for visitors. You will want to practice standard caution near the commercial fringes along Gallatin Pike after dark, but the interior residential streets are calm and secure.”
About the area
Inglewood North West Outer is characterized by post-war ranch-style homes, lush mature tree cover, and a laid-back East Nashville residential vibe. While largely suburban in layout, it sits just minutes away from eclectic coffee shops, vintage boutiques, and popular local dining spots along the Gallatin corridor.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Suburban Feel
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Inglewood North West Outer
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Dedicated bike lanes are sparse on interior roads, but riders can connect to the nearby Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Cumberland River trail networks via local connector streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower rate of violent crime compared to urban core neighborhoods in Nashville
- High rates of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-maintained properties
- Quiet residential atmosphere with easy access to Cumberland River green spaces
Cons
- Opportunistic vehicle break-ins and property theft reported occasionally
- Commercial corridors along nearby Gallatin Pike experience higher crime incidents
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure with few continuous sidewalks on interior residential streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential blocks, though occasional unhoused individuals and panhandling can be observed along the Gallatin Pike commercial strip and major transit stops.
What Inglewood North West Outer is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with residents walking dogs and low vehicular traffic through neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with occasional delivery vans and minimal street activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential, with dim street lighting but generally safe conditions for walking.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; safe within residential tracts, though darker corners and Gallatin Pike bus stops warrant vigilance.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the corridor, primarily via Route 56 (Gallatin Pike Pike BRT lite) and Route 26, though reaching bus stops typically requires a walk to the main arterials.
Free and ample street parking is widely available throughout residential streets, with free off-street lot parking at nearby local shopping plazas.
Things to do in Inglewood North West Outer
- Explore the nearby nature trails and riverfront pathways along the Cumberland River Greenways
- Browse unique vinyl records, vintage clothing, and retro goods at local boutique shops nearby
- Enjoy craft coffee and pastries in a laid-back East Nashville neighborhood cafe setting
Local favorites
- Dose Coffee · Coffee Shop & Cafe · 4.6★ (560)A neighborhood staple serving meticulously brewed specialty coffees, tea, and scratch-made breakfast items.
- Lou Nashville · Bistro & Wine Bar · 4.5★ (380)An intimate, all-day cafe and natural wine bar offering inventive seasonal brunch and dinner plates.
- Riverside Grillshack · American Restaurant · 4.7★ (820)A beloved casual shack famous for craft burgers, fries, and hearty hot sandwiches.
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.