Is Macedonia safe?
Hendersonville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Macedonia as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Macedonia
“Go. Macedonia is a quiet, safe residential and semi-rural neighborhood in Hendersonville characterized by low crime rates and well-kept suburban properties. Visitors will find minimal safety risks, though a vehicle is necessary to explore the area and its surrounding lakefront amenities.”
About the area
Macedonia is a peaceful, family-oriented neighborhood in eastern Hendersonville offering proximity to Old Hickory Lake and suburban conveniences. It features winding roads, single-family homes on spacious lots, and quick access to shopping centers along Main Street and Vietnam Veterans Boulevard.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Lake Access
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Macedonia
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There is no local bike-share program and roads lack dedicated bike lanes; however, recreational cycling is popular on the Hendersonville Greenway located a short drive west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime and property crime rates are significantly lower than national and regional averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties
- Affluent demographic profile with low poverty rates and strong community stability
- Close proximity to lake recreation and regional greenways
Cons
- Virtually zero pedestrian infrastructure with limited sidewalks and streetlights on secondary roads
- Strictly car-dependent for all daily needs, shopping, and dining
- Occasional property theft from unlocked vehicles typical of quiet suburban pockets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Macedonia or the surrounding residential sections of Hendersonville.
What Macedonia is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm with light local traffic during morning school and work commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very safe and quiet, with residents occasionally tending yards or walking dogs along low-traffic residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban environment that winds down quickly after sunset, remaining very safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and tranquil with minimal activity; safety concerns are limited to dark roads and lack of street lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; WeGo Public Transit operates the regional commuter bus Route 92X into downtown Nashville from park-and-ride lots in Hendersonville, but local fixed-route transit directly through Macedonia does not exist.
Parking is free, abundant, and effortless, consisting of private residential driveways and free surface lots at nearby retail destinations.
Things to do in Macedonia
- Launch a kayak or boat nearby at Sanders Ferry Park or Old Hickory Lake access points
- Shop and catch a movie at the nearby Streets of Indian Lake lifestyle center
- Play a round of golf or practice at Country Hills Golf Course situated nearby
Local favorites
- The Streets of Indian Lake · Shopping Mall / Entertainment · 4.5★ (3200)Open-air shopping center nearby offering popular retailers, restaurants, and a movie theater.
- Country Hills Golf Course · Golf Course · 4.2★ (380)Public 18-hole golf course located minutes away featuring rolling hills and scenic greens.
- Meat Sweats BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (510)Local favorite serving classic smoked meats, hearty sides, and Southern barbecue plates.
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.