Is Nashville Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Nashville

I used to gather local crime statistics as a part of my old job. Nashville, unlike a lot of cities, doesn’t necessarily have safe vs unsafe neighborhoods, but can be street by street. Just because you CAN walk from your hotel to the bar doesn’t mean it’s safe to do so. My top pieces of advice: - when in doubt, call an uber - stay vigilant when you’re walking at night - check crime hotspots online - DO NOT ACCEPT ANY DRINKS YOU DID NOT ORDER - I cannot stress this enough. Nashville has a drink spiking crisis downtown. Buy yourself a drink cover, ask for it to be remade if you’re unsure. - avoid FGL and Jason Aldeen’s completely, but don’t let your guard down anywhere downtown.

I felt pretty safe in Nashville most of the time. I was also walking through the streets after dark and it was fine. Of course you need to be cautious especially at night, but overall it seems like an over average safe place.

Nashville has it’s good areas and bad areas as much as any big city. When drinking in bars always keep a close eye on drinks as roofies are becoming a prominent issue in Nashville. Walking in public crowded areas is moderately safe. Being alone in parking garages, alleyways, and parking lots are discouraged. Car break ins are fairly common in high crime areas. As a tourist I would stick to Broadway, and recommend spots by locals.

Nashville is very safe in the day. Would definitely recommend staying in more public areas after dark but still very safe. My neighborhood is quite safe to stay in but again I would walk with a friend if walking at night just for safety

It’s fairly safe. Normal like any city with neighborhoods you stay out of. Stick to the main tourist attractions and the hipster spots and all will be well. Also, avoid parks after dark. Especially Centennial park!

Some areas are sketchy, but there are a lot of good areas, and you're able to tell. In populated areas you can usually walk safely at night. There is public transport but it's not super connected to all parts of the city.

Solo travel

I went to Nashville in May 2025 for a weekend and I really enjoyed the city. There was so much going on and something to see in every corner. The parking situation on the other hand is horrible. You need to be very cautious to not fall for things like JUST $4 (for 30min and $20 per hour). Nashville is pretty walkable in my opinion and the coolest things you’ll see when you just take your time to wander around

Solo travel

I went alone. I stopped on the first avenue and felt very safe. I went to various bars and listened to different types of performances. I would recommend a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry for a show, and the Ryman for a tour.