Is Kimbro safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Kimbro as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Kimbro
“Go. Kimbro is a peaceful, predominantly suburban enclave in southeast Davidson County with low violent crime rates. While safe for visitors and residents, it is strictly residential and commuter-oriented, meaning you will need a personal vehicle to get around.”
Recent local coverage primarily highlights infrastructure upgrades and transit corridor planning along Murfreesboro Pike to manage regional growth.
About the area
Kimbro is a low-density suburban and exurban community situated southeast of Nashville near the La Vergne border and J. Percy Priest Lake. It offers a mix of established single-family neighborhoods, newer subdivisions, and commercial retail along major thoroughfares.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
- Residential
Walking and biking in Kimbro
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the neighborhood; cycling is largely confined to residential side streets and park trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Nashville's urban core
- High rate of homeownership and stable residential communities
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation at J. Percy Priest Lake and Long Hunter State Park
Cons
- Severe car dependency with few continuous sidewalks or pedestrian amenities
- Occasional property crimes and vehicle break-ins along commercial highway corridors
- Limited street lighting on secondary and semi-rural connector roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential areas of Kimbro, with occasional unhoused individuals or panhandlers observed near shopping plazas and bus stops along Murfreesboro Pike.
What Kimbro is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and safe, active with standard suburban school and work commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons remain peaceful in residential pockets with moderate commercial bustle along the main roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are quiet across residential subdivisions, though standard vigilance is recommended in commercial strip malls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are tranquil and dark; walking on unlit roads without sidewalks is discouraged due to vehicular traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit operates Route 55 along the Murfreesboro Pike corridor, but residential streets lack direct transit access and the area is far from the Music City Star commuter rail.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, available via ample residential driveways, curbside spaces, and open commercial surface lots.
Things to do in Kimbro
- Enjoy boating, fishing, and lakeside views at nearby J. Percy Priest Lake
- Hike scenic lakefront trails and observe wildlife at Long Hunter State Park
- Sample authentic international cuisine along the southeast Murfreesboro Pike corridor
Local favorites
- King Market · Thai & Lao Restaurant · 4.6★ (1120)A regional favorite offering authentic Lao and Thai specialties alongside a specialty grocery market.
- Four Corners Marina · Marina & Grill · 4.4★ (1480)Popular nearby lakefront destination featuring boat rentals, fuel docks, and casual outdoor dining.
- Las Fiestas Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (540)Laid-back neighborhood eatery serving generous portions of traditional Mexican fare.
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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