Is Tulip Grove safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Tulip Grove as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Tulip Grove
“Go. Tulip Grove is a tranquil, established suburban neighborhood in Hermitage that provides a secure, low-stress environment for visitors. Violent crime is rare, and the surrounding residential streets are peaceful and safe for travelers staying nearby or touring historic landmarks.”
About the area
Tulip Grove is an attractive, tree-lined residential community in the Hermitage area of eastern Davidson County, located adjacent to the historic Andrew Jackson estate. It is characterized by well-kept single-family homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and quick driving access to J. Percy Priest Lake and commercial corridors along Lebanon Pike.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Tulip Grove
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in the area, but cyclists can connect via local roads to the paved Stones River Greenway for long-distance recreation.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Nashville municipal averages
- High homeownership rates and stable, well-maintained housing stock
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation at Percy Priest Lake and Stones River Greenway
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries targeting unlocked cars in driveways
- Lack of continuous sidewalks along main connector roads like Tulip Grove Road
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal dining and retail directly within residential blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential subdivisions of Tulip Grove, with only occasional panhandling observed near major commercial intersections along Lebanon Pike.
What Tulip Grove is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful, with early-morning joggers and dog walkers navigating quiet residential streets with minimal concern.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and pleasant with light suburban traffic and neighborhood routines.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very quiet as residents settle in; low risk, though visibility decreases on unlit residential sections.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Completely quiet and dark with virtually zero foot traffic; safely navigated by car though poorly lit for night walking.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit operates Route 6 along Lebanon Pike and the WeGo Star commuter rail stops at nearby Hermitage Station approximately 2 miles away, but local residential pockets lack direct transit lines.
Parking is exceptionally easy with generous private driveways and unrestricted, free residential street parking throughout the subdivisions.
Things to do in Tulip Grove
- Tour the historic Tulip Grove Mansion and explore the adjacent Andrew Jackson's Hermitage grounds
- Spend a day boating, fishing, or paddleboarding on nearby Percy Priest Lake
- Access the nearby Stones River Greenway for scenic hiking, running, or cycling
Local favorites
- Nadeen's Hermitage Haven · Diner · 4.6★ (1350)A popular neighborhood spot serving scratch-made Southern comfort food, breakfast classics, and cocktails.
- Gondola House Pizzeria · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1120)Longtime local staple serving hearty Italian-Greek favorites, calzones, and hand-tossed pizzas.
- The Hermitage & Tulip Grove Mansion · Historic Site · 4.6★ (6250)Sprawling historic landmark featuring presidential grounds, exhibits, gardens, and the preserved 1836 Tulip Grove mansion.
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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