Is Nocturne Forest safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Nocturne Forest as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Nocturne Forest
“Go. Nocturne Forest is a quiet, low-profile residential subdivision where visitors will encounter standard suburban safety conditions. Exercise normal awareness regarding vehicle security, but violent crime within the residential streets is rare.”
About the area
Nocturne Forest is an established residential neighborhood in southeastern Davidson County, nestled near the scenic shores of J. Percy Priest Lake. Characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs, the area offers a tranquil suburban respite away from downtown Nashville's bustle.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Lakeside Proximity
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Nocturne Forest
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or Nashville BCycle stations within the immediate neighborhood, but the Stones River Greenway and Percy Priest trailheads are a short drive or moderate ride away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower rates of violent crime compared to Nashville urban core averages
- Stable residential fabric with high proportion of established owner-occupied homes
- Direct proximity to outdoor recreation and water activities at Percy Priest Lake
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins along residential curbs
- Commercial arteries nearby on Bell Road experience higher retail theft and traffic incidents
- Lacks pedestrian infrastructure, with few continuous sidewalks on interior roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within Nocturne Forest's residential streets, with any panhandling or unhoused presence limited to commercial intersections along Murfreesboro Pike and Bell Road.
What Nocturne Forest is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light neighborhood traffic as residents commute and walk pets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure, with minimal street activity outside of delivery vehicles and local traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, suitable for walks, though reflective gear is helpful due to limited streetlights on some courts.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with virtually no foot traffic; standard precautions like locking parked cars are advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by WeGo Public Transit; local service operates along major surrounding corridors like Murfreesboro Pike (Route 55 Murfreesboro Pike Pike Express/Local) and Bell Road (Route 38), but interior neighborhood access requires a car or rideshare.
Parking is completely free and unmetered, with ample space on private driveways and easy street parking along subdivision roads.
Things to do in Nocturne Forest
- Spend an afternoon boating, swimming, or picnicking at nearby Anderson Road Recreation Area on Percy Priest Lake
- Hike the scenic woodland and shoreline trails at Seven Points Recreation Area
- Sample authentic regional international dining options along the nearby Bell Road and Murfreesboro Pike corridors
Local favorites
- Shipwreck Cove · American Restaurant & Waterfront Bar · 4.3★ (1150)Lively lakeside eatery serving burgers, seafood, and drinks with open-air views of Elm Hill Marina.
- King Market · Thai & Lao Restaurant · 4.6★ (820)Celebrated hidden-gem market and kitchen serving authentic Laotian dishes, curries, and noodle soups nearby.
- Sichuan Hot Pot & Asian Cuisine · Chinese Restaurant · 4.5★ (460)Popular local spot offering traditional Sichuan specialties and customizable hot pot experiences.
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.