Is Montague safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Montague as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Montague
“Go with care. Montague is a quiet, predominantly residential enclave in the greater East Nashville and Inglewood area that offers a relaxed atmosphere close to bustling urban amenities. While residential streets are safe and peaceful for visitors during the day, standard precautions against opportunistic property crime are advised at night.”
Recent Metro Nashville Police data indicates routine property crimes such as vehicle break-ins along bordering commercial corridors, but violent incidents remain relatively rare within the residential core.
About the area
Montague is an unassuming residential neighborhood in East Nashville characterized by mid-century single-family homes, leafy lots, and new infill construction. It provides an authentic residential base just minutes from the vibrant dining, vintage shopping, and live music scene along Gallatin Pike.
- Residential
- Quiet
- Suburban Vibe
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Montague
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 40/100
Interior roads lack dedicated bike lanes, but the neighborhood provides a starting point to reach the Shelby Bottoms Greenway trail network located roughly two miles south.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily owner-occupied, stable residential streets with steady modern property investment.
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to urban core neighborhoods in Nashville.
- Immediate driving and bus access to Gallatin Pike and Ellington Parkway.
Cons
- Opportunistic vehicle break-ins and package thefts typical of East Nashville transit corridors.
- Inconsistent sidewalk infrastructure and limited street lighting on interior residential blocks.
- Few walkable dining or retail options directly within the neighborhood boundaries.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within Montague's residential blocks, though occasional unhoused individuals and panhandling can be observed along the major commercial intersections of Gallatin Pike.
What Montague is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with locals jogging, walking dogs, and commuting out of the neighborhood.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key and quiet, characterized by standard suburban activity and light local traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, though street lighting varies on secondary residential roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; while generally safe, visitors should stay aware of surroundings and keep vehicles secured.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit provides service nearby, primarily along Route 56 (Gallatin Pike BRT/Lite) and Route 26, connecting directly to the downtown WeGo Central bus station within a 20-minute ride.
Street parking on residential roads is free and readily available, while nearby businesses along Gallatin Pike offer dedicated surface parking lots at no cost.
Things to do in Montague
- Browse local vintage boutiques and record shops along nearby Gallatin Pike.
- Take a short drive to the sprawling trails and nature center at Shelby Bottoms Greenway.
- Enjoy craft beers and casual food at neighborhood gathering spots in adjacent Inglewood.
Local favorites
- Riverside Grillshack · American Restaurant · 4.7★ (920)A cozy, beloved neighborhood spot known for standout smash burgers, loaded fries, and wings.
- Sip Cafe · Coffee Shop & Ice Cream · 4.6★ (680)A relaxed local cafe serving espresso drinks, sandwiches, and local ice cream on a casual patio.
- Mickey's Tavern · Bar · 4.6★ (760)A laid-back neighborhood dive bar featuring cold beers, darts, pool, and an expansive outdoor patio.
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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