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Is Parkwood Estates safe?

Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly

61out of 100

Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.

VibeLoco rates Parkwood Estates as “Caution”.

Gogo's take on Parkwood Estates

“Go with care. Parkwood Estates is an established, primarily working-class residential neighborhood that is generally peaceful during the day but experiences elevated property crime and occasional spillover incidents from nearby transit corridors. Visitors with specific personal or community reasons to visit will find it navigable, provided standard suburban precautions are observed.”

Local news coverage occasionally notes property crime, vehicle break-ins, and isolated violent incidents along adjacent corridors such as Brick Church Pike and Briley Parkway exits.

About the area

Located in northern Davidson County between Whites Creek Pike and Brick Church Pike, Parkwood Estates is a mid-century suburban community of ranch-style homes and rolling topography. The area is largely residential with modest retail and convenience services clustered along its perimeter thoroughfares. It offers a low-key, quiet pace compared to central Nashville, though it lacks major tourism draws.

  • Suburban / Residential
  • Car-Dependent
  • Quiet
  • Working-Class

Walking and biking in Parkwood Estates

Walk score: 16/100 · Bike score: 21/100

There are no Nashville BCycle stations or dedicated on-street bike lanes within the neighborhood, though the Whites Creek Greenway trailhead is accessible a short drive to the west.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Established residential base with high rates of long-term homeownership and community ties.
  • Convenient vehicular access to Briley Parkway (TN-155), Interstate 24, and Downtown Nashville.
  • Quiet neighborhood streets away from major commercial thoroughfares.

Cons

  • Above-average property crime and auto theft rates compared to national benchmarks.
  • Limited infrastructure including sparse sidewalks, narrow shoulders, and spotty street lighting.
  • Bordered by commercial strips along Brick Church Pike that register higher incident call volumes.

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not prominent in the interior residential subdivisions, though occasional individuals or encampments may be noticed near highway underpasses and motel strips along Briley Parkway and Brick Church Pike.

What Parkwood Estates is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Calm and peaceful as residents head out to work, making it safe for morning strolls or transit commutes.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Relatively quiet with light traffic on interior streets, though commercial edges see steady vehicle activity.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Residential blocks quiet down quickly, but limited lighting on side streets warrants remaining attentive.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Walking is not recommended late at night due to poor pedestrian infrastructure and isolated opportunistic crime.

Transit, parking and getting around

WeGo Public Transit operates Route 41 (Golden Valley) and Route 22 (Bordeaux) along the neighborhood periphery, offering bus connections to downtown Nashville without dedicated rail service.

Parking is exceptionally straightforward with free residential curbside parking and ample surface lots at all commercial centers and public facilities.

Things to do in Parkwood Estates

  • Use the sports courts, indoor track, and fitness amenities at Hartman Park Regional Community Center.
  • Explore nature trails and open space along the nearby Whites Creek Greenway corridor.
  • Sample authentic local Southern homestyle cooking along the Whites Creek Pike commercial strip.

Local favorites

  • Hartman Park Regional Community Center · Community Center & Recreation · 4.6★ (290)
    A Metro Parks hub offering fitness equipment, a gymnasium, community programming, and open parkland.
  • Whites Creek Diner · Diner · 4.5★ (680)
    A beloved casual roadside eatery serving classic Southern breakfasts, burgers, and comfort food.
  • El Amigo Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (190)
    A no-frills neighborhood spot serving traditional tacos, burritos, and Mexican plates near Brick Church Pike.

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.