Is Taylorsville safe?
Lebanon, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Taylorsville as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Taylorsville
“Go. Taylorsville is a quiet, low-density residential and rural-suburban pocket on the outskirts of Lebanon with minimal violent crime. Visitors will find a relaxed, safe environment, though a personal vehicle is necessary for navigation.”
About the area
Taylorsville is a serene rural-suburban community located southeast of central Lebanon in Wilson County. It features single-family homes on spacious lots, rolling pastoral scenery, and easy driving access to Lebanon's historic square and interstate corridors.
- Quiet / Suburban
- Rural Charm
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Taylorsville
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share programs in Taylorsville, and cycling is limited to shared country roads without shoulders.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties
- Peaceful, low-traffic neighborhood atmosphere with friendly community feel
Cons
- Complete car dependency with virtually no pedestrian infrastructure
- Sparse street lighting along rural connectors and back roads at night
- Limited commercial services directly within immediate neighborhood bounds
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Taylorsville, with support services and occasional unhoused individuals located closer to central commercial strips of Lebanon.
What Taylorsville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light commuter traffic and residents starting their day along local roadways.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet throughout residential pockets, with standard local vehicle movement.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very tranquil with low noise levels; roadside walking requires awareness due to lack of sidewalks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch dark and quiet with negligible street activity, remaining safe from crime but requiring careful driving on unlit curves.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit does not serve Taylorsville directly. The nearest transit connection is the WeGo Star commuter rail Lebanon Station located approximately 4 miles northwest in downtown Lebanon.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, consisting primarily of private driveways and ample surface lots at nearby shopping centers.
Things to do in Taylorsville
- Explore the historic Pioneer Village and heritage exhibits at nearby Fiddlers Grove
- Enjoy outdoor walking trails and sports facilities at Don Fox Community Park
- Shop local antique boutiques and specialty stores around the Historic Lebanon Square
Local favorites
- Demo's Restaurant · Italian / American Restaurant · 4.5★ (3600)Longstanding, family-friendly regional staple known for baked pasta dishes, steaks, and house soups.
- Painturo's · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Popular local pizzeria serving hand-tossed pies, calzones, and casual Italian comfort foods.
- The Roasted Oak · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (260)Cozy community coffee house offering craft espresso beverages, light pastries, and local seating.
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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