Is Inglewood South West safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Inglewood South West as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Inglewood South West
“Go. Inglewood South West is an increasingly popular, leafy pocket of East Nashville that is generally safe and welcoming for visitors. While the Gallatin Pike commercial corridor sees routine property crimes like auto break-ins, the residential streets are quiet and stable.”
Recent Metro Nashville Police data highlights ongoing citywide vehicle break-in initiatives, which frequently impact parking lots along the Gallatin Pike corridor.
About the area
Inglewood South West offers a classic East Nashville mix of mid-century cottages, contemporary infill homes, and vintage neighborhood establishments. It serves as a relaxed residential base just north of Five Points with easy access to eclectic dining, vinyl shops, and neighborhood bars.
- Bohemian
- Tree-Lined Residential
- Casual Dining
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Inglewood South West
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 50/100
Dedicated bike lanes are limited to select corridors like Porter Road, though residential side streets are relatively low-stress for cycling; Nashville BCycle stations are scarce in this specific pocket.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Steadily rising median household incomes and high rates of home renovation and investment
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to central Nashville averages
- Quiet, tree-lined residential streets with a relaxed neighborhood community feel
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime and car prowls, especially near Gallatin Pike
- Lack of continuous sidewalks and pedestrian lighting on interior residential lanes
- Higher traffic speeds and occasional panhandling along major thoroughfares
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present along Gallatin Pike near bus stops and strip plazas, but encampments are not common on the interior residential streets.
What Inglewood South West is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and heading to local coffee shops.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe across residential roads, with moderate commercial traffic on perimeter arteries.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Lively around neighborhood eateries and bars; generally safe, though standard awareness is advised in unlit areas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and sparsely populated; exercise caution along Gallatin Pike and avoid leaving valuables visible in parked cars.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the area primarily via Route 56 (Gallatin Pike BRT Lite) and Route 26, offering frequent direct bus connections to downtown Nashville without heavy rail options.
Parking is abundant and largely free; businesses offer dedicated surface lots and residential streets feature free curbside parking without meters.
Things to do in Inglewood South West
- Browse vintage apparel and vinyl records along the local commercial corridors
- Enjoy casual craft cocktails and patio dining at neighborhood staple bars
- Take a short drive south to explore Shelby Park and the Cumberland River Greenway
Local favorites
- Mickey's Tavern · Bar · 4.6★ (780)A beloved no-frills East Nashville neighborhood dive with a great patio, local beers, and bar games.
- Elegy Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (320)Cozy neighborhood coffee outpost known for specialty espresso, creative seasonal drinks, and breakfast burritos.
- Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen · Italian Restaurant · 4.7★ (940)Fast-casual spot crafting fresh handmade pasta and authentic Italian sauces to eat in or take home.
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.