Is Lockeland Springs North East safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lockeland Springs North East as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lockeland Springs North East
“Go. Lockeland Springs is one of East Nashville's most charming and secure residential pockets, characterized by well-kept historic homes and vibrant neighborhood eateries. Standard urban precautions against car break-ins are recommended, but violent crime is uncommon here.”
About the area
Lockeland Springs is a picturesque, historic neighborhood in East Nashville known for its tree-lined avenues, restored Victorian cottages, and walkable community dining spots. Bordered closely by Shelby Park and Eastland Avenue, it offers a relaxed, neighborhood-centric atmosphere just minutes from downtown.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Walkable Dining Hub
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in Lockeland Springs North East
Walk score: 68/100 · Bike score: 72/100
The area offers direct access to the Shelby Bottoms Greenway network, and Nashville BCycle stations are located near Shelby Park and Five Points.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader Davidson County averages
- High homeownership rates, affluent median household incomes, and strong civic engagement
- Direct proximity to expansive green spaces and community parks like Shelby Bottoms
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime, especially vehicle break-ins and porch package theft, remains a periodic nuisance
- Narrow historic streets can become congested during peak dining hours and school drop-offs
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential blocks at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets of Lockeland Springs, though unhoused individuals may occasionally be seen near transit stops along major perimeter thoroughfares.
What Lockeland Springs North East is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and neighbors grabbing morning coffee along the main corridors.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with steady residential foot traffic and visitors browsing local boutiques and cafes.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Bustling and social around neighborhood restaurant clusters with well-lit outdoor dining patios.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely dark on residential side streets, feeling peaceful but best navigated with basic situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit operates bus Route 4 (Shelby) and Route 20 (Scott) running through or adjacent to the area, providing direct connections to downtown Nashville's central transit center; there is no local passenger rail.
Free residential street parking is widely available throughout the neighborhood, though spots immediately adjacent to dining hubs along Eastland Avenue can fill quickly during weekend evenings.
Things to do in Lockeland Springs North East
- Stroll the historic residential streets admiring turn-of-the-century Craftsman bungalows and Queen Anne architecture
- Spend an afternoon hiking, golfing, or birdwatching at adjacent Shelby Park and Greenway
- Dine out at beloved local eateries along Eastland Avenue and Porter Road
Local favorites
- Lockeland Table · American Restaurant · 4.7★ (1150)A cozy, upscale neighborhood staple serving wood-fired pizzas, Southern-inspired small plates, and craft cocktails.
- Two Ten Jack · Izakaya / Ramen · 4.6★ (1600)An energetic Japanese pub offering craft ramen, yakitori skewers, and innovative draft cocktails in the nearby Eastland hub.
- Ugly Mugs Coffee & Tea · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (920)A welcoming neighborhood cafe with ample seating, quality espresso, and locally baked pastries.
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.