Is Scattersville safe?
Hendersonville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Scattersville as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Scattersville
“Go. Scattersville is a peaceful, exceptionally safe semi-rural community in Sumner County with virtually nonexistent violent crime. Visitors will find a tranquil, scenic setting where safety concerns are negligible, though private transportation is mandatory.”
About the area
Scattersville is a quiet, leafy residential enclave located just northeast of Hendersonville and west of Gallatin. Characterized by rolling green hills, large single-family parcels, and country roads, it offers a serene rural-suburban atmosphere within easy driving distance of Nashville and Old Hickory Lake.
- Quiet / Semi-Rural
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Scenic Rolling Hills
Walking and biking in Scattersville
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There is no bike-share program or dedicated multi-use greenway in Scattersville; road cyclists occasionally use the rural roads, but narrow shoulders and blind hills require significant caution.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates well below state and national baselines
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained private properties
- Spacious, scenic semi-rural atmosphere with minimal traffic and zero congestion
Cons
- Nearly complete absence of sidewalks, crosswalks, and street lighting on rural corridors
- Total car dependency with no walkable dining, shopping, or retail centers
- Distance from major healthcare facilities and full-scale municipal services
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in Scattersville, with no encampments or panhandling present in the community.
What Scattersville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and very safe, with light resident traffic heading toward Nashville or Hendersonville commuters.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful, with occasional local road traffic and excellent neighborhood visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and tranquil as residents settle in, though dark country roads require attentive driving.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black and exceptionally quiet with virtually no outdoor pedestrian activity or crime incidents.
Transit, parking and getting around
Scattersville has no public transit service. The nearest transit connections are WeGo Public Transit commuter buses and the WeGo Star commuter rail at Saundersville Station, located roughly a 10-to-15-minute drive south.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, limited mostly to private residential driveways and ample on-site surface lots at local businesses.
Things to do in Scattersville
- Take a scenic driving tour along Long Hollow Pike through Sumner County's historic farmland
- Spend a day boating, kayaking, or fishing at nearby Old Hickory Lake access points
- Shop for local plants, gifts, and seasonal goods at neighborhood nursery venues
Local favorites
- Long Hollow Gardens · Garden Center & Event Venue · 4.8★ (270)A picturesque greenhouse, plant nursery, and event space offering seasonal goods and a relaxed botanical setting.
- Countryside Meat Market & Deli · Butcher & Deli · 4.7★ (530)A popular local spot nearby known for quality custom cuts, homemade sausages, and hearty deli sandwiches.
- Campione's Taste of Chicago · Italian / Chicago-Style Eatery · 4.6★ (760)A beloved regional dining staple serving authentic Chicago deep-dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, and hot dogs.
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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