Is Lovell safe?
Knoxville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lovell as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lovell
“Go. Lovell is a remarkably safe, thriving commercial and residential sector in West Knoxville. Violent crime is rare, making it an easy, trouble-free area for shopping, dining, business, or lodging.”
About the area
Situated along the Lovell Road and Kingston Pike corridors in West Knoxville, Lovell is characterized by modern shopping plazas, business parks, and quiet residential subdivisions. It serves as a vital suburban link between Knoxville's urban core and the bustling Turkey Creek and Farragut communities.
- Suburban Commercial
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Safe & Convenient
Walking and biking in Lovell
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no bike-share hubs and very few dedicated bike lanes on main arterials; road cycling requires extreme caution on high-speed roads, though greenways exist a short drive away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Knoxville and national averages
- High median household incomes and robust homeownership rates in surrounding tracts
- Well-lit commercial plazas and business corridors with extensive private security
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins in retail and hotel parking lots
- Heavy multi-lane motor traffic presents real pedestrian hazards along arterial roads
- Car dependency requires vehicular travel for almost all daily errands
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the neighborhood, with only occasional panhandling observed near major I-40 and Kingston Pike intersections.
What Lovell is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Commercial plazas and main roadways hum with business commuters and delivery trucks in a secure atmosphere.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- High traffic volume and busy retail strip malls create a vibrant, safe environment for shoppers and workers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Casual dining establishments and retail hubs remain active and peaceful through prime dinner hours.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdivisions and business parks become very quiet with minimal activity and low street-level safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) offers minimal fixed-route connectivity this far west, meaning visitors and residents rely almost entirely on private personal vehicles or rideshares.
Parking is abundant and free, with large, well-lit surface parking lots available at every retail plaza, hotel, and office park.
Things to do in Lovell
- Spend an active afternoon of bowling, arcade games, and laser tag at Main Event Knoxville
- Shop and dine across the expansive retail centers along the Kingston Pike and Lovell corridor
- Connect to outdoor trails and parks in nearby Farragut and the Turkey Creek Greenway
Local favorites
- Buddy's bar-b-q · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (980)Longstanding regional counter-serve chain serving hickory-smoked pork, ribs, and classic Southern sides.
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen · Traditional American Restaurant · 4.3★ (3650)Family-friendly restaurant offering made-from-scratch American comfort food and cocktails.
- Main Event Knoxville · Entertainment Center · 4.2★ (2150)Large entertainment venue featuring multi-lane bowling, arcade games, laser tag, and casual food.
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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