Is Lombardy safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lombardy as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lombardy
“Go. Lombardy is one of Nashville's safest and most affluent residential enclaves, offering a peaceful atmosphere right next to Green Hills. Visitors will experience virtually non-existent violent crime and well-maintained surroundings, with the only real safety concerns being occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins.”
About the area
Lombardy is an upscale, leafy neighborhood in West Nashville characterized by stately single-family homes, mature tree canopies, and spacious lots. It provides a quiet residential haven while remaining minutes away from premier shopping and dining corridors along Hillsboro Pike.
- Affluent
- Tree-Lined
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban Feel
Walking and biking in Lombardy
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 36/100
Dedicated on-street bike lanes are sparse, but the area connects to the broader greenway network via secondary residential roads leading toward the 440 Greenway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates compared to metro Nashville averages
- Affluent economic profile with high median household incomes and high owner-occupancy
- Close proximity to high-end shopping, dining, and cultural venues in Green Hills
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with inconsistent sidewalk coverage on residential side streets
- Susceptible to opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins and package theft
- Heavy vehicle traffic and congestion on adjacent corridors such as Woodmont Boulevard and Hillsboro Pike
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent within the residential interior of Lombardy, with only occasional panhandling observed near major commercial intersections along Hillsboro Pike.
What Lombardy is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and residents heading out on their morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure, with light neighborhood traffic and well-kept residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe, with activity concentrated in nearby restaurant and retail nodes.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with very low foot traffic, remaining very safe to navigate.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit operates Route 7 along nearby Hillsboro Pike, connecting the area to downtown Nashville, though service frequencies require pre-planning.
Parking is straightforward, with abundant free driveway and curbside street parking on residential roads, as well as ample complimentary garage and lot parking at nearby retail plazas.
Things to do in Lombardy
- Experience an intimate singer-songwriter acoustic show at the renowned Bluebird Cafe nearby
- Browse local titles and independent literature selections at Parnassus Books
- Shop luxury retailers and premier department stores at The Mall at Green Hills
Local favorites
- The Bluebird Cafe · Live Music Venue · 4.6★ (2550)Historic, intimate listening room famous for launching legendary country music songwriters.
- Parnassus Books · Bookstore · 4.8★ (1420)Celebrated independent bookstore co-owned by author Ann Patchett hosting frequent literary events.
- Green Hills Grille · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1680)Classic neighborhood eatery serving hearty American fare, steaks, and craft cocktails in a warm setting.
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.