Is Nolensville safe?
Franklin, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Nolensville as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Nolensville
“Go. Nolensville is an exceptionally safe, prosperous Williamson County community offering small-town charm, antique shopping, and local dining. Visitors face virtually no violent crime risks, though standard precautions regarding vehicle safety and traffic along the main corridor apply.”
Local coverage centers primarily on ongoing roadway widening and infrastructure improvements along Nolensville Road (Highway 41A) to manage rapid suburban growth.
About the area
Situated in scenic Williamson County near Franklin and Nashville, Nolensville blends historic charm with affluent master-planned subdivisions. The town's Historic District along Nolensville Pike features boutique shopping, bakeries, and community parks surrounded by picturesque Middle Tennessee rolling hills.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Historic / Small-Town
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Nolensville
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 25/100
There are no public bike-share programs, but the town features a multi-use paved greenway trail connecting local neighborhoods to Nolensville Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- One of the lowest violent and property crime rates in the state of Tennessee
- Affluent economic profile with a median household income exceeding $150,000 and minimal poverty
- Exceptionally well-maintained residential subdivisions, public parks, and civic amenities
Cons
- High automobile dependency with virtually no public transportation options
- Heavy commuter traffic and limited pedestrian infrastructure along major highway corridors
- Very limited dining and commercial options open during late-night hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Nolensville, with no established encampments or street panhandling in the area.
What Nolensville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with school traffic, joggers along subdivision sidewalks, and patrons at local coffee shops.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Brisk suburban activity around retail centers and schools with an entirely secure and welcoming atmosphere.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-centered as local eateries fill up, remaining completely safe to walk within neighborhoods and commercial plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with almost all businesses closed, presenting negligible crime risk but requiring careful driving on winding roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
Nolensville does not have fixed-route public transit; WeGo Public Transit operates in nearby Nashville, and Franklin Transit Authority serves Franklin proper, making personal vehicles essential.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the town, with spacious surface lots at all commercial centers, municipal buildings, and community parks.
Things to do in Nolensville
- Explore antique stores and local artisan boutiques in Historic Nolensville
- Enjoy the paved walking trails, athletic fields, and playground at Nolensville Park
- Sample slow-smoked meats and southern sides at local barbecue destinations
Local favorites
- Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (2150)The original location of a famed Tennessee barbecue staple serving authentic whole-hog pit BBQ.
- The Nolensville Feed Mill · Amish Market & Deli · 4.7★ (740)Historic landmark mill turned specialty country market offering Amish goods, deli sandwiches, and fresh baked goods.
- Outlanders Southern Chicken · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (980)Popular local family diner specializing in hand-breaded chicken tenders, wings, and hearty sides.
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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