Is Tatemville safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Tatemville as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Tatemville
“Go with care. Tatemville is a quiet, historically working-class residential neighborhood that sees little tourist activity. While day-to-day community life is calm, visitors should exercise basic street smarts due to moderate property crime levels and limited visitor infrastructure.”
Local coverage frequently focuses on city drainage improvement projects and neighborhood revitalization initiatives across southwest Savannah neighborhoods.
About the area
Tatemville is a modest, mid-century residential neighborhood located southwest of Midtown Savannah along the Ogeechee Road corridor. It features quiet residential streets lined with ranch-style homes, community churches, and easy driving access to Hunter Army Airfield and Savannah State University.
- Residential
- Suburban Feel
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Tatemville
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is minimal, though low-speed residential streets can be biked; Savannah's Truman Parkway Trail is accessible a short drive to the east.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily quiet, single-family residential streets with low transient foot traffic
- High level of long-term owner occupancy contributing to neighborhood stability
- Convenient central location with fast vehicle access to Midtown and major thoroughfares
Cons
- Elevated rates of property crime and occasional vehicle break-ins along border corridors
- Lower median household income and pockets of aging housing stock with deferred maintenance
- Lacks dedicated pedestrian infrastructure like consistent sidewalks and street lighting
Homelessness: Visible homelessness within the residential interior is minimal, though individuals experiencing homelessness and occasional panhandling can be seen near commercial plazas along Ogeechee Road.
What Tatemville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute to work and school, feeling very safe for driving or walking pets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Remains calm with modest neighborhood traffic and safe conditions for daily activities.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly; residential streets become dimly lit, so awareness is advised along arterial borders.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally sleepy, but walking alone on unlit side streets is not recommended due to sporadic property crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) operates local bus routes, including Route 17 and Route 25 along Ogeechee Road and nearby arterials, connecting to downtown Savannah; there is no heavy rail transit.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with ample free curbside street parking and private driveways throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Tatemville
- Visit Tatemville Community Center Park for open recreation and local playground facilities
- Explore regional history and aviation exhibits at the nearby Hunter Army Airfield perimeter
- Enjoy local Southern comfort food and coastal seafood spots along Ogeechee Road
Local favorites
- Geneva's Famous Seafood & Crab · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (320)A beloved local staple offering hearty Lowcountry boil platters, garlic crabs, and fried seafood baskets.
- Savannah Candy Kitchen (Production Outlet) · Candy Store · 4.5★ (410)Distribution and retail location offering freshly made pralines, fudge, and Southern confections nearby.
- Randy's Bar-B-Q · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)No-frills counter-serve joint serving slow-smoked pork ribs, pulled pork, and classic Southern sides.
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.