Is Neighbors Reaching Out safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Neighbors Reaching Out as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Neighbors Reaching Out
“Go with care. Neighbors Reaching Out is a predominantly residential and working-class North Nashville neighborhood that experiences minimal casual tourist foot traffic. While residential streets are generally tranquil during daylight hours, elevated property and violent crime rates in the broader North Nashville precinct advise maintaining standard situational awareness.”
Metro Nashville Police have maintained focused patrol presence along North Nashville corridors following periodic regional reports of property crimes and firearm-related incidents.
About the area
Neighbors Reaching Out is an established residential neighborhood in North Nashville, defined by mid-century single-family ranch homes, community churches, and quiet suburban-style streets. It offers visitors a glimpse into local neighborhood life away from downtown Nashville's commercial corridors.
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Community-Focused
- Suburban Feel
Walking and biking in Neighbors Reaching Out
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 30/100
The neighborhood lacks dedicated on-street bike lanes, but cyclists can reach the Cumberland River Greenway via local connecting roads just south of the neighborhood.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily calm, low-density residential streets with minimal through-traffic
- Strong local neighborhood civic engagement and community identity
- Convenient driving access to Cumberland River parks and downtown Nashville
Cons
- Higher violent and property crime rates compared to Davidson County averages
- Sparse pedestrian infrastructure, including missing sidewalks and dark side streets
- Limited commercial dining, retail, and entertainment options within immediate borders
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets, with occasional unhoused individuals or panhandling seen near retail clusters along Clarksville Pike.
What Neighbors Reaching Out is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute to work, feeling comfortable for morning strolls along paved streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Remains low-key with light vehicular traffic, feeling generally safe for typical daytime residential activities.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly at dusk, and reduced street lighting requires increased awareness after sunset.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted; walking alone late at night is not recommended due to sporadic precinct-level crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit operates bus service on major peripheral corridors such as Clarksville Pike (Route 22 Boroughs/Bordeaux), connecting south to WeGo Central downtown; there is no rail or BRT service in this area.
Street parking is free and widely available on residential streets, and public amenities like Hartman Park feature free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Neighbors Reaching Out
- Recreate and exercise at the nearby Hartman Regional Community Center
- Play a round of golf at the scenic municipal Ted Rhodes Golf Course along the Cumberland River
- Access the paved Cumberland River Greenway trails for walking and running
Local favorites
- Hartman Regional Community Center · Community Center · 4.5★ (220)A bustling public recreation facility featuring an indoor gymnasium, fitness equipment, and outdoor athletic spaces.
- Ted Rhodes Golf Course · Public Golf Course · 4.3★ (410)Historic 18-hole city golf course nestled along the Cumberland River, named after golf pioneer Ted Rhodes.
- Kingdom Cafe & Grill · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.4★ (380)Beloved local cafeteria-style restaurant serving traditional Southern comfort food and meat-and-three 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.