Is Nippers Corner safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Nippers Corner as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Nippers Corner
“Go. Nippers Corner is an exceptionally safe, quiet suburban junction in South Nashville that is well-suited for low-stress dining, daily errands, and family living. While it lacks walkable nightlife or tourist landmarks, visitors face minimal personal safety risks day or night.”
About the area
Centered around the intersection of Edmondson Pike and Old Hickory Boulevard near the Brentwood border, Nippers Corner is a thriving residential and retail enclave in southern Davidson County. The area consists of tidy shopping plazas, grocery stores, diverse casual dining spots, and established residential subdivisions. It provides a peaceful, family-oriented suburban atmosphere with straightforward road access to greater Nashville.
- Suburban Commercial
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Safe & Quiet
Walking and biking in Nippers Corner
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no Nashville BCycle stations in Nippers Corner, and cycling on main thoroughfares like Old Hickory Boulevard is not recommended due to narrow shoulders and fast-moving vehicle traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent and property crime rates compared to Nashville metro averages.
- Strong local economy characterized by high median household incomes and very low poverty.
- Well-maintained, well-lit commercial strip plazas with active daily footfall.
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation spots like Radnor Lake State Park.
Cons
- Heavily vehicle-dependent infrastructure with high-speed arterial traffic along Old Hickory Boulevard.
- Very limited sidewalk connectivity across residential side streets.
- Occasional opportunistic theft from vehicles left unlocked in commercial parking lots.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very minimal in Nippers Corner, with only occasional panhandling at high-traffic intersections near major retail entrances and no visible encampments.
What Nippers Corner is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with morning commuters and fitness-goers, feeling completely safe and orderly.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Brisk vehicle traffic and shopping center activity create a secure, busy suburban atmosphere.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Casual dinner crowds fill local strip-mall restaurants and grocery stores with zero security concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Suburban streets and commercial plazas go quiet and dark, remaining exceptionally safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the area via Route 83 on Edmondson Pike with limited hourly schedules; Nashville has no light rail or BRT network, making a personal vehicle or rideshare essential for getting around.
Parking is completely free and plentiful across spacious surface parking lots in every shopping center, with no paid garages or metered spaces.
Things to do in Nippers Corner
- Enjoy casual dining and patio drinks at popular neighborhood staples like Sam's Place.
- Take a short drive to nearby Radnor Lake State Park for serene hiking and wildlife viewing.
- Explore diverse international cuisines and specialty grocers clustered near the Edmondson Pike corridor.
Local favorites
- Sam's Place - Nippers Corner · Sports Bar & American Grill · 4.4★ (1150)A bustling, family-friendly sports bar serving gourmet pizza, wings, and classic comfort food with dozens of screens.
- Eggstravaganza Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.6★ (920)A cozy, popular cafe offering generous portions of skillet scrambles, pancakes, and traditional South American breakfast items.
- Soy Bistro · Asian Fusion Restaurant · 4.7★ (780)A highly rated casual eatery serving creative Korean-inspired rice bowls, tacos, and house-made sauces.
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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