Is Nashville safe for solo female travelers?

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.

Nashville can be super sketchy if the correct precautions are not taken. Beware of any alcoholic beverages you may buy on broadway, very common to be drugged. Ubers are generally safe. Always have a plan while being here for nights out. During the day time it’s generally a safe area, mugging is not common. The homeless population here is prominent but not aggressive, a lot of them are super nice.

As in all places, keep your wits about you, use basic safety measures, act more confident than you feel. People are very friendly here but there are the occasional bad apples. Definitely watch your drinks if you’re in the city. That’s probably the biggest worry out here for women. Be safe and have fun!

Nashville is fun. Like every city, it has the parts where you have to be on alert and a bit cautious but it’s the musical capital, lots of good food, very friendly people and I’m proud to call it my home :)

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.