Is Southeast Lebanon safe?
Lebanon, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southeast Lebanon as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southeast Lebanon
“Go. Southeast Lebanon is a safe, peaceful suburban and semi-rural area characterized by low violent crime and active family neighborhoods. Visitors will experience a relaxed, low-stress environment, though navigating the district requires a personal vehicle.”
Infrastructure expansion projects along the Sparta Pike and Highway 70 corridors continue to address rapid residential population growth across southeastern Wilson County.
About the area
Southeast Lebanon combines sprawling residential subdivisions, agricultural acreage, and commercial corridors near Interstate 40. It serves as a major hub for countywide gatherings thanks to the nearby Wilson County Expo Center while maintaining a quiet exurban pace.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Semi-Rural
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Southeast Lebanon
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated on-street bike lanes; cycling is primarily recreational within subdivisions or at nearby Don Fox Community Park trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to greater Nashville metro averages.
- Strong homeownership rates and stable middle-income household economic base.
- Low-density, family-oriented subdivisions with minimal street disorder.
- Convenient access to major event facilities at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center.
Cons
- Severe car dependency with nearly no pedestrian connectivity along primary arterials.
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries reported in retail parking lots along major highway exits.
- Limited street lighting along semi-rural and secondary connector roads.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Southeast Lebanon, with only occasional individuals observed near interstate exits or major retail plazas.
What Southeast Lebanon is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Bright and peaceful with standard commuter traffic heading toward local schools and Interstate 40.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and active around commercial plazas and ag-center facilities with no safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and quiet as retail strips wind down and residential streets clear out.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark on secondary roads with minimal activity, but violent crime risk remains exceptionally low.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no local fixed-route bus service in Southeast Lebanon; the regional WeGo Star commuter rail terminates at Lebanon Station downtown, roughly a 5 to 10-minute drive away.
Parking is abundant, free, and straightforward with large open surface lots at all commercial centers and event venues.
Things to do in Southeast Lebanon
- Attend festivals, trade shows, or the Wilson County Fair at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center.
- Enjoy casual recreation and open green space at nearby community parks.
- Experience classic roadside dining and southern comfort food along Sparta Pike.
Local favorites
- Snow White Drive-In · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1450)Historic 1950s retro drive-in famous for classic burgers, barbecue plates, and handmade milkshakes.
- Painturo's · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (920)Local favorite serving hand-tossed specialty pizzas, calzones, and baked pasta dishes in a casual setting.
- Sammy B's Restaurant · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1100)Polished dining room serving steaks, seafood, and cocktails near the historic Castle Heights campus.
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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