Is Stone Ridge safe?
La Vergne, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Stone Ridge as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Stone Ridge
“Go. Stone Ridge is a calm, stable suburban neighborhood that is very safe for visitors and residents. Violent crime is rare, though standard precautions against unlocked vehicle theft are recommended.”
About the area
Stone Ridge is an established residential community in La Vergne, Tennessee, featuring predominantly single-family homes on quiet suburban streets. Located within Rutherford County, it provides a tranquil, family-centric setting with straightforward driving access to the broader Nashville metropolitan area.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Stone Ridge
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share hubs in the neighborhood, though internal subdivision streets carry low-speed traffic suitable for casual biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to metro regional averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood pride and upkeep
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets ideal for families
Cons
- Susceptible to occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car burglaries
- Extreme car dependency with zero walkable retail or daily services inside the neighborhood
- Limited street lighting on certain secondary residential connectors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Stone Ridge, with unhoused individuals and panhandling occasionally seen only along commercial stretches of Murfreesboro Pike.
What Stone Ridge is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Bright and peaceful with residents commuting to work and school buses navigating the streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with occasional neighborhood walkers and children playing outdoors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal vehicle traffic and safe conditions for walking.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent, feeling generally secure with standard suburban situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is extremely limited; WeGo Public Transit operates express commuter bus service (Route 96X) along Murfreesboro Pike, but the neighborhood requires private vehicular transport.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private driveways, attached garages, and free street parking along residential curbs.
Things to do in Stone Ridge
- Enjoy the walking trails, skate park, and sports fields at nearby Veterans Memorial Park
- Spend a day boating, fishing, or picnicking along J. Percy Priest Lake at Poole Knobs Recreation Area
- Explore local family-owned international eateries along Murfreesboro Pike
Local favorites
- Vito's Pizza & Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (510)Neighborhood staple serving hearty New York-style pizzas, calzones, and classic pasta dishes.
- Margarita House Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (750)Lively local spot known for traditional Mexican plates, fajita skillets, and house margaritas.
- Taqueria El Cuñado · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (340)Casual, authentic eatery offering freshly prepared street tacos, tortas, and flavorful salsas.
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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