Is Bellevue Outer Northeast safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bellevue Outer Northeast as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Bellevue Outer Northeast
“Go. Bellevue Outer Northeast is one of the safest and quietest suburban sections of Nashville, featuring exceptionally low violent crime rates, manicured residential subdivisions, and affluent demographics. It is ideal for visitors looking for nature access near the Warner Parks or a peaceful base to stay outside the urban core, provided you have a vehicle.”
About the area
Bellevue Outer Northeast is a leafy, affluent suburban community nestled in southwestern Davidson County along the rolling hills between Highway 70S and Warner Parks. The area is dominated by well-kept single-family homes, scenic wooded landscapes, and convenient strip shopping plazas. Visitors primarily explore the nearby greenways, local parks, and family-friendly dining spots.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Nature-Adjacent
Walking and biking in Bellevue Outer Northeast
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no city bike-share system in this suburban area, but cyclists can access extensive off-street paths along the Harpeth River Greenway system.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates remain significantly below both Nashville and national averages.
- High median household incomes exceeding $95,000 and low poverty rates underpin community stability.
- Immediate access to premier natural spaces like Warner Parks and the Harpeth River Greenway network.
- Very high homeownership rate and low housing vacancy maintain a secure, well-kept environment.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal pedestrian infrastructure or sidewalks along main roads.
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins in unlocked driveways or trail parking lots.
- Limited nightlife or cultural attractions within immediate walking distance.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Bellevue Outer Northeast, with rare instances of panhandling only near major highway access points on Highway 70S.
What Bellevue Outer Northeast is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, or commuting, presenting virtually zero safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with typical suburban traffic around schools and shopping centers along the main corridors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential, feeling very secure with families returning home and dining at local neighborhood spots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and tranquil with minimal foot traffic, maintaining a safe environment aside from occasional suburban wildlife.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the broader corridor via Route 3B (West End / Bellevue), but headways can be long and routes mainly stick to Highway 70S. Nashville has no passenger rail or BRT system, making a personal vehicle or rideshare essential.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with large surface lots at every shopping center and ample private driveway and residential street parking.
Things to do in Bellevue Outer Northeast
- Hike the scenic nature trails and visit the nature center at nearby Edwin Warner Park.
- Stroll, run, or bike along the paved Harpeth River Greenway.
- Explore local boutiques, casual eateries, and shopping centers along the Highway 70S corridor.
Local favorites
- The Loveless Cafe · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (14200)Famous historic roadside institution serving iconic scratch biscuits, country ham, and Southern comfort staples just down the road.
- Bavarian Bierhaus Bellevue · German Restaurant & Pub · 4.4★ (1150)Spacious biergarten offering traditional Bavarian fare, imported German brews, and occasional live polka music.
- City Limits Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)Beloved neighborhood staple dishing out hearty breakfast platters, sandwiches, and fresh coffee in a cozy setting.
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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