Is Rosemark safe?
Memphis, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Rosemark as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Rosemark
“Go. Rosemark is an exceptionally quiet, rural, and historic unincorporated farming community in northern Shelby County with minimal crime. Visitors driving through or attending local community events will experience a tranquil, safe country setting.”
About the area
Located in northeast Shelby County, Rosemark is a preserved historic farming community defined by rolling agricultural fields, historic homesteads, and a tight-knit rural population. It sits well outside the urban core of Memphis, offering scenic country drives and historic country charm.
- Rural / Farming
- Historic
- Quiet & Spread Out
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Rosemark
Walk score: 4/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no bike lanes, bike-share stations, or dedicated multi-use trails in Rosemark; experienced road cyclists use paved rural roads like Rosemark Road and Kerrville-Rosemark Road.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are practically negligible compared to metropolitan Memphis
- High rates of homeownership, spacious lots, and well-maintained agricultural estates
- Peaceful, quiet rural atmosphere preserved by local historic zoning and conservation efforts
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no pedestrian infrastructure or sidewalks
- Long emergency response times due to rural distance from major county hubs
- Dark, unlit two-lane country roads that can be hazardous for nighttime driving
Homelessness: Homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Rosemark. There are no encampments, shelters, or visible panhandling anywhere in the community.
What Rosemark is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with morning mist over farm fields, very safe but limited to road shoulder walking.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet country traffic and farm equipment moving along two-lane roads; entirely safe from personal crime.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very calm as sunset covers the farmlands, with little to no foot traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black country roads with almost no activity, safe from street crime but requiring caution while driving.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no public transit service in Rosemark. The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) does not extend routes into northern Shelby County's rural communities.
Parking is completely free and easy on private properties, church lots, or unpaved road pull-offs; there are no meters, garages, or parking restrictions.
Things to do in Rosemark
- Take a driving tour of the Rosemark Historic District to view 19th- and early 20th-century farmsteads and structures
- Visit the historic Rosemark ARP Church, a community anchor dating back to the late 1800s
- Explore the nearby Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park or Millington's rural parks a short drive west
Local favorites
- Kerrville General Store · Convenience & Country Store · 4.4★ (48)A nearby rural staple offering quick snacks, drinks, and local country convenience.
- Country Diner (Millington) · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (420)Homestyle Southern cooking and breakfast platters located just a short drive west in Millington.
- Baker's Pond · Farm / Scenic Spot · 4.7★ (32)A picturesque rural pond and pasture area emblematic of the local farming scenery.
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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