Is Raymond Heights safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Raymond Heights as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Raymond Heights
“Go with care. Raymond Heights is a predominantly residential and evolving South Nashville pocket that is generally safe during the day, though standard urban precautions are advised. Visitors should be mindful of vehicle break-ins and exercise vigilance at night, especially near commercial corridors.”
About the area
Raymond Heights is a quiet, tree-lined residential neighborhood nestled near the vibrant international food corridor of Nolensville Pike in South Nashville. It features modest mid-century single-family homes and newer infill construction, offering a laid-back local atmosphere away from tourist hubs.
- Quiet Residential
- Diverse / Multicultural
- Car-Dependent
- Mid-Century Infill
Walking and biking in Raymond Heights
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Dedicated bike lanes are sparse within the immediate neighborhood, though cyclists can access the Mill Creek Greenway a short ride to the east.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates on residential interior streets compared to downtown Nashville
- Immediate proximity to diverse international dining and markets along Nolensville Pike
- Stable residential fabric with growing homeownership and renovation investment
Cons
- Elevated rate of opportunistic property crime, particularly vehicle prowling and theft
- Limited continuous pedestrian sidewalk infrastructure on secondary residential streets
- Spillover property crime from busier nearby commercial and arterial thoroughfares
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets, though unhoused individuals are occasionally seen along major transit stops and commercial intersections on Nolensville Pike.
What Raymond Heights is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with local commuters heading out and neighbors walking dogs along residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet within the neighborhood, with steady commercial traffic picking up on nearby arterials.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe, though dimly lit street sections require awareness if walking after dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely inactive, but walking alone is not recommended due to minimal foot traffic and occasional property crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the corridor via Route 52 (Nolensville Pike BRT Lite) and Route 77 (Thompson Lane crosstown), providing direct bus connections to downtown Nashville without any local rail stations.
Free residential street parking is widely available without meters, and nearby commercial plazas offer free on-site surface parking lots.
Things to do in Raymond Heights
- Embark on a self-guided international taco and culinary tour along nearby Nolensville Pike
- Relax and play sports at nearby Whitfield Park or Coleman Park Community Center
- Browse unique regional produce and goods at the surrounding ethnic grocery markets
Local favorites
- Degthai · Thai Restaurant · 4.6★ (840)Acclaimed casual eatery serving flavorful Thai street-food classics and curries.
- Taqueria San Luis · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Local favorite drive-thru and walk-up stand famous for authentic street tacos.
- Red Bicycle Coffee & Crepes Woodbine · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (620)Popular neighborhood cafe serving specialty espresso drinks and savory or sweet crepes.
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.