Is Mount Vernon safe?
Murfreesboro, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Mount Vernon as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Mount Vernon
“Go. Mount Vernon is a calm, established residential neighborhood in Murfreesboro that is very safe for residents and visitors. Violent crime is rare, and the area presents few risks beyond standard suburban opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle theft. It serves primarily as a peaceful residential base with rapid driving access to local attractions.”
About the area
Mount Vernon is a classic mid-century to late-20th-century suburban neighborhood characterized by mature trees, generous lots, and well-maintained single-family homes. Situated just off major arteries like Memorial Boulevard, it offers a quiet refuge while keeping shopping and dining options within a quick drive. Visitors will find a tranquil, community-oriented atmosphere with negligible commercial intrusion inside the residential core.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Established Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Mount Vernon
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 40/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes within the subdivision, but low-speed residential streets allow for neighborhood cycling, with connections to the Murfreesboro Greenway System a short ride away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Tennessee and national averages.
- High rate of stable, owner-occupied housing with well-kept properties and low vacancy.
- Prime proximity to Murfreesboro's medical facilities, greenways, and historic downtown.
Cons
- Car-dependent street grid with discontinuous sidewalks on many interior streets.
- Occasional isolated incidents of vehicle prowls and nighttime theft from unlocked cars.
- Lack of immediate commercial or dining establishments within comfortable walking distance.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Mount Vernon, though minor panhandling is occasionally seen near commercial strip plazas along major peripheral corridors.
What Mount Vernon is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking pets and light vehicular traffic leaving for work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe throughout the daylight hours with virtually zero pedestrian concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Low-key and relaxed as families settle in, with good visibility on main connector streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with little activity; safely walkable though street lighting is sparse in interior cul-de-sacs.
Transit, parking and getting around
Murfreesboro Transit (Rover) operates daytime fixed-route bus service along nearby corridors such as Memorial Boulevard, but there is no regional rail or rapid transit connectivity in the area.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways and unrestricted, free on-street curbside parking on all residential roads.
Things to do in Mount Vernon
- Take a quiet morning walk or run through the leafy residential loops and shaded streets.
- Drive five minutes west to explore the historic trails and grounds at Stones River National Battlefield.
- Head a short distance south to tour the historic Murfreesboro Downtown Square and the Rutherford County Courthouse.
Local favorites
- Sub-Stop · Sandwich Shop · 4.7★ (1150)Long-running local counter-serve favorite dishing out classic hot and cold submarine sandwiches on fresh-baked bread.
- Brass Horn Coffee Roasters · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (460)Sleek craft coffee bar and roastery serving single-origin pour-overs, espresso drinks, and fresh pastries.
- Sir Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (820)Beloved regional staple known for square-cut, thin-crust pizzas loaded edge-to-edge with toppings.
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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