Is Walnut Grove safe?
Hendersonville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Walnut Grove as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Walnut Grove
“Go. Walnut Grove is an exceptionally quiet, safe, and family-oriented suburban neighborhood in Hendersonville with virtually no violent crime risks for visitors. Standard residential awareness regarding vehicle security is all that is needed.”
About the area
Walnut Grove is an established residential community in Hendersonville characterized by spacious single-family homes, manicured lawns, and quiet cul-de-sacs. Situated close to Old Hickory Lake and major Hendersonville thoroughfares, it offers a peaceful suburban retreat just north of Nashville.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Walnut Grove
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
While the neighborhood lacks dedicated bike lanes, quiet subdivision streets accommodate casual cycling, and paved multi-use paths are accessible nearby at Drakes Creek Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent crime rate compared to state and national averages
- High homeownership rates and stable, well-maintained housing stock
- Strong economic baseline with low poverty and high household incomes
Cons
- Suburban layout is heavily car-dependent with minimal direct retail in the neighborhood interior
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure like continuous sidewalks on secondary roads
- Occasional isolated crimes of opportunity such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Walnut Grove or the immediate surrounding residential subdivisions.
What Walnut Grove is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with residents walking dogs and low residential traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe, with standard suburban traffic along connecting arterial roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very safe with neighborhood streets winding down and well-lit residential driveways.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with virtually no foot traffic and minimal street activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is minimal; WeGo Public Transit provides limited commuter bus service (Route 92X) connecting Hendersonville to downtown Nashville, but personal vehicles or rideshares are essential.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with plentiful free driveway and curbside street parking throughout the residential subdivisions.
Things to do in Walnut Grove
- Enjoy outdoor sports, walking trails, and athletic fields at nearby Drakes Creek Park
- Explore local history and lakefront grounds at Historic Rock Castle
- Launch a boat, fish, or picnic along the shores of Old Hickory Lake at Rockland Recreation Area
Local favorites
- Cafe Rakka · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Acclaimed, family-run eatery serving inventive Middle Eastern dishes and fresh-baked flatbreads.
- Half Batch Brewing · Brewery · 4.8★ (375)Relaxed local taproom offering a rotating lineup of craft beers and community trivia nights.
- The Rudder at Anchor High Marina · Seafood & Grill · 4.3★ (2200)Lively waterfront restaurant featuring casual American fare, drinks, and live outdoor music.
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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