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 an exceptionally safe and quiet suburban neighborhood in Hendersonville with virtually no violent crime concerns. While it is heavily car-dependent and mostly residential, it offers a secure and peaceful setting for visitors and residents alike.”
About the area
Macedonia is a scenic, residential section of Hendersonville featuring single-family homes, rolling topography, and quiet subdivisions. It provides a peaceful suburban lifestyle with easy driving access to Old Hickory Lake, local parks, and the retail corridors along Vietnam Veterans Boulevard.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburb
- Car-Dependent
- Scenic & Green
Walking and biking in Macedonia
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 20/100
There is no bike-share program in the area, and main roadways lack dedicated bike lanes, making cycling best suited for quiet residential loops or the Hendersonville Greenway system located nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates compared to state and national benchmarks.
- Strong economic profile with high household median incomes and very low poverty levels.
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained residential lots that promote neighborhood stability.
- Convenient driving access to regional parks, marinas, and shopping centers.
Cons
- Highly car-dependent layout with sparse pedestrian infrastructure and few continuous sidewalks.
- Minimal commercial, retail, or dining options directly within the neighborhood boundaries.
- Winding, unlit suburban and semi-rural roads require caution when driving at night.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Macedonia, with no encampments or panhandling observed in this residential community.
What Macedonia is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light local traffic and residents walking dogs along subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and pleasant, characterized by standard suburban school and commuter transit.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and safe, though pedestrians should stick to subdivision sidewalks as main connector roads lack lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very tranquil with virtually no street foot traffic and negligible safety hazards.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in the immediate neighborhood. WeGo Public Transit operates the 92X regional commuter express bus into Nashville from park-and-ride lots located several miles south along Main Street.
Parking is completely hassle-free and free of charge, with wide private driveways and unrestricted on-street parking in residential subdivisions.
Things to do in Macedonia
- Explore the sports facilities, playgrounds, and paved paths at nearby Drakes Creek Park.
- Launch a boat, paddleboard, or kayak on Old Hickory Lake via nearby public access ramps.
- Take a scenic drive through the gentle rolling hills and open green spaces along Macedonia Road.
Local favorites
- Half Batch Brewing · Craft Brewery · 4.8★ (340)Popular local taproom serving a rotating variety of house-brewed craft beers with outdoor seating.
- Black Press Coffee Shop · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (460)Cozy neighborhood cafe offering specialty espresso drinks, pour-overs, and light bakery items.
- The Rudder at Anchor High Marina · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (2150)Lively waterfront dining destination featuring casual American fare, seafood, and lake views.
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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