Is West Meade North East safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates West Meade North East as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Meade North East
“Go. West Meade North East is an exceptionally peaceful, leafy residential enclave with very low crime rates and high household stability. While it is completely car-dependent and has limited pedestrian infrastructure, visitors seeking quiet lodging or scenic residential drives will find it secure and welcoming.”
About the area
Situated in West Nashville near Hillwood and Belle Meade, West Meade North East features large wooded lots, mid-century ranch homes, and secluded rolling hills. It is predominantly residential, with easy access to shopping and dining corridors along Charlotte Pike and White Bridge Road.
- Quiet Residential
- Wooded / Leafy
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban Feel
Walking and biking in West Meade North East
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no protected bike lanes or bike-share docks inside the neighborhood, and steep hills can be challenging, though Richland Creek Greenway is a short drive away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than the Nashville metro average
- Affluent economic base with median household incomes well exceeding six figures and minimal poverty
- Well-maintained, owner-occupied properties creating a quiet and stable environment
- Quick driving access to Warner Parks and the Charlotte Pike commercial strip
Cons
- Isolated and car-dependent with virtually no sidewalks or streetlights on residential roads
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins along border thoroughfares
- Limited walkable dining or entertainment options directly within neighborhood boundaries
Homelessness: Homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential interior, though occasional unhoused individuals may be observed near major commercial intersections along Charlotte Pike.
What West Meade North East is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet, with occasional dog walkers and joggers sharing wide, winding residential roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with light local traffic and service vehicles navigating the neighborhood lanes.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and dark due to minimal street lighting, but safety concerns remain extremely low.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very tranquil with virtually no foot traffic; visitors should mind dark winding roads and wildlife like deer.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the outer perimeter via Route 50 (Charlotte Pike) and Route 3 (West End/White Bridge), but internal streets have no transit access.
Driveway and private property parking is the norm, though unrestricted and free street parking is generally available on residential streets without metered zones.
Things to do in West Meade North East
- Take a scenic driving or jogging tour through the hilly, heavily wooded residential streets
- Explore nearby shopping and local eateries along the Charlotte Pike corridor
- Take a short drive to the nearby Warner Parks for extensive hiking and equestrian trails
Local favorites
- Hugh-Baby's BBQ & Burger Shop · Fast Casual Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)A popular local spot serving classic smash burgers, smoked barbecue, and hand-spun milkshakes.
- Roze Pony · All-Day Cafe & Bistro · 4.4★ (310)Chic neighborhood cafe offering artisanal espresso, breakfast plates, and elevated dinner fare.
- VN Pho & Deli · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.6★ (780)No-frills strip-mall staple beloved for authentic traditional pho and fresh banh mi.
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.