Is Southeast Hendersonville safe?
Hendersonville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southeast Hendersonville as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southeast Hendersonville
“Go. Southeast Hendersonville is a very safe, peaceful lakeside suburb with exceptionally low violent crime and well-maintained neighborhoods. Visitors can freely enjoy waterfront parks, marinas, and shopping centers with virtually no safety concerns beyond basic personal awareness.”
About the area
Southeast Hendersonville spans scenic residential subdivisions along the shores of Old Hickory Lake and bustling commercial corridors near Saundersville Road. The area is defined by high homeownership, quiet residential cul-de-sacs, and abundant access to water-based outdoor recreation.
- Lakeside Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Southeast Hendersonville
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 29/100
The Hendersonville Greenway network provides multi-use paved trails near Drakes Creek, though neighborhood connectors lack dedicated bike lanes and there is no municipal bike-share system.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low, ranking among the safest suburban districts in the Nashville metro.
- Strong economic profile with median household incomes well above $90,000 and very low poverty rates.
- Abundant public waterfront access and meticulously maintained municipal parks.
- High rate of owner-occupied housing that contributes to neighborhood stability.
Cons
- Extreme car dependency with virtually all daily errands requiring a vehicle.
- Occasional opportunistic property theft, primarily targeting unlocked vehicles in driveways.
- Congestion along main thoroughfares like Vietnam Veterans Boulevard during peak commute hours.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent in this portion of Hendersonville, with no permanent encampments or regular panhandling.
What Southeast Hendersonville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant as locals walk dogs along residential loops and commute along main corridors.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and completely safe around shopping centers, school zones, and waterfront parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel with relaxed crowds dining at local waterfront eateries and retail hubs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and dark on residential streets with virtually no foot traffic and minimal safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit operates limited peak-hour commuter bus service (Route 92X Express) to downtown Nashville, but there is no localized public transit within Southeast Hendersonville neighborhoods.
Parking is abundant, easy, and completely free in expansive surface lots at shopping centers, parks, and marinas.
Things to do in Southeast Hendersonville
- Spend a relaxing afternoon picnicking or playing disc golf along the water at Sanders Ferry Park.
- Enjoy outdoor shopping, movies, and casual dining at The Streets of Indian Lake.
- Rent a boat or dine on the water at Anchor High Marina on Old Hickory Lake.
Local favorites
- The Rudder at Anchor High Marina · Waterfront Bar & Grill · 4.3★ (1950)Lively open-air lakeside restaurant offering casual American fare, seafood, and live music by the docks.
- Cafe Rakka · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.7★ (1100)Celebrated eatery serving scratch-made Syrian and Mediterranean specialties featured on national food programs.
- Half Batch Brewing · Craft Brewery · 4.8★ (320)Local taproom brewing craft ales and lagers with an inviting, community-focused neighborhood vibe.
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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