Is Bellevue Southwest safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bellevue Southwest as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Bellevue Southwest
“Go. Bellevue Southwest is one of the safest, most tranquil residential corridors in the greater Nashville area. Visitors looking to explore the northern terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway or the Warner Parks will find a welcoming, exceptionally low-crime environment.”
About the area
Bellevue Southwest is a scenic, hilly suburban community defined by lush green spaces, quiet subdivisions, and historic highway corridors. It serves as the gateway to outdoor recreation along the Harpeth River and the Natchez Trace Parkway while offering modern retail amenities nearby.
- Suburban / Scenic
- Family-Friendly
- Nature / Parks
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Bellevue Southwest
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 26/100
While neighborhood streets lack protected bike lanes, cyclists enjoy direct access to the paved Harpeth River Greenway and the beginning of the 444-mile Natchez Trace Parkway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in Davidson County, well below national averages
- High median household incomes exceeding $100,000 paired with robust homeownership rates
- Direct access to premier regional parks, nature reserves, and the Natchez Trace Parkway
- Well-maintained modern housing stock and minimal property vacancy
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with almost no pedestrian connectivity between neighborhoods
- Occasional vehicle break-ins reported at popular trailhead parking lots
- Limited late-night commercial dining or entertainment options
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Bellevue Southwest, though occasional panhandling may occur around major highway intersections along Highway 70S further north.
What Bellevue Southwest is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, cyclists, and commuters, feeling completely safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet residential rhythms and easygoing retail traffic with zero safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented, with dining areas winding down early in a secure environment.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet due to limited streetlights, though violent crime remains virtually non-existent.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves Bellevue via Route 3B (West End) and Route 88 (express commuter), but service into the southwest residential and park pockets is minimal to non-existent.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area in suburban shopping center lots, public park trailheads, and residential driveways.
Things to do in Bellevue Southwest
- Explore the northern terminus and scenic drive along the historic Natchez Trace Parkway
- Hike and birdwatch through the sprawling trails of Warner Parks and Harpeth River State Park
- Browse local shops and enjoy outdoor dining at One Bellevue Place
Local favorites
- The Loveless Cafe · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (14200)Famed historic diner serving scratch-made biscuits, country ham, and traditional Southern comfort food since 1951.
- Honeyfire Barbeque Co. · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Modern craft smokehouse dishing up slow-smoked meats, innovative sauces, and Southern sides.
- BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (1300)Casual, family-friendly gathering spot featuring specialty gourmet pizzas, wings, and regional craft 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.
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