Is Rolling Acres safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Rolling Acres as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Rolling Acres
“Go. Rolling Acres is a peaceful, predominantly residential pocket in the greater Inglewood area of East Nashville that is safe and welcoming. Visitors staying in local short-term rentals will find a quiet environment, though basic precautions against opportunistic car break-ins should be maintained.”
About the area
Rolling Acres is a tucked-away suburban-style enclave featuring mid-century ranch homes, large green lots, and quiet streets in North/East Nashville. It offers a calm residential respite while placing visitors just minutes from the vibrant dining, boutique shopping, and live music venues along Gallatin Pike.
- Residential
- Quiet
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Rolling Acres
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 39/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes within Rolling Acres and no Nashville BCycle stations in the immediate vicinity, though cyclists can access the Shelby Bottoms Greenway network a short ride to the south.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Nashville core and urban center averages.
- High rates of established homeownership and neighborhood stability with rising property values.
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets characterized by mature trees and spacious lots.
Cons
- Car-dependent setting with few commercial services located inside the neighborhood boundary.
- Occasional opportunistic property offenses such as vehicle break-ins and package theft.
- Sparse sidewalk coverage and limited street lighting along secondary residential roads.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential streets of Rolling Acres. Minor panhandling and unhoused individuals are occasionally visible near bus shelters and strip malls along Gallatin Pike.
What Rolling Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and low-key with minimal street activity and safe residential surroundings.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential mood as commuters return; pleasant for a neighborhood stroll.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet due to limited streetlamps; remains generally safe, though driving is standard.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit operates Route 56 (Gallatin Pike Express) and Route 26 along the nearby Gallatin Pike corridor, providing direct bus connections to downtown Nashville. Nashville has no passenger rail serving this district.
Street parking is free, unrestricted, and easy to find throughout the neighborhood. Nearby commercial establishments along Gallatin Pike feature free dedicated surface parking lots.
Things to do in Rolling Acres
- Explore the playground, community center, and sports courts at South Inglewood Park.
- Enjoy casual dining and independent vintage shopping along the Gallatin Pike commercial corridor.
- Catch local country and roots musicians performing at nearby classic neighborhood music lounges.
Local favorites
- Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge · Live Music Bar · 4.7★ (820)A retro neighborhood watering hole featuring top-tier live Americana, classic country acts, and cold drinks.
- El Fuego · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (950)A popular local fixture serving Mexican and Latin classics, grilled specialties, and margaritas.
- Sip Cafe · Coffee Shop & Bakery · 4.6★ (710)A cozy Inglewood neighborhood staple serving espresso, house-made baked goods, and ice cream.
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.