Safest Cities in Tennessee 2024
Average Crime Rate
National Average
Combined Population
Overview: Safest Cities in Tennessee
These 29 cities have the lowest crime rates in Tennessee, based on 2024 FBI data. The safest cities average just 2,484 crimes per 100,000 residents — 10% below the national average of 2,752.
The top 3 safest cities are Maryville (TN, crime rate: 638), Spring Hill (TN, crime rate: 663), and Brentwood (TN, crime rate: 787).
Full Rankings
| # | City | State | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryville | TN | 32,583 | 638.4 | 132.0 | 506.4 | 88/100 |
| 2 | Spring Hill | TN | 59,921 | 662.5 | 163.6 | 499.0 | 87/100 |
| 3 | Brentwood | TN | 45,208 | 787.5 | 57.5 | 730.0 | 85/100 |
| 4 | Hendersonville | TN | 64,126 | 839.0 | 124.8 | 714.2 | 84/100 |
| 5 | Gallatin | TN | 52,346 | 959.0 | 210.1 | 748.9 | 82/100 |
| 6 | Franklin | TN | 90,077 | 1,075.8 | 133.2 | 942.5 | 80/100 |
| 7 | Mount Juliet | TN | 44,049 | 1,123.8 | 158.9 | 964.8 | 79/100 |
| 8 | Germantown | TN | 39,938 | 1,344.6 | 167.8 | 1,176.8 | 75/100 |
| 9 | Lebanon | TN | 51,653 | 1,380.4 | 346.5 | 1,033.8 | 74/100 |
| 10 | Collierville | TN | 51,312 | 1,418.8 | 150.1 | 1,268.7 | 74/100 |
| 11 | Bartlett | TN | 55,494 | 1,533.5 | 250.5 | 1,283.0 | 72/100 |
| 12 | Oak Ridge | TN | 34,071 | 1,567.3 | 290.6 | 1,276.8 | 71/100 |
| 13 | Cookeville | TN | 37,248 | 1,957.2 | 295.3 | 1,661.8 | 64/100 |
| 14 | Clarksville | TN | 185,349 | 2,042.6 | 410.6 | 1,632.1 | 62/100 |
| 15 | Lavergne | TN | 39,897 | 2,311.0 | 476.2 | 1,834.7 | 58/100 |
| 16 | Bristol | TN | 28,082 | 2,325.3 | 366.8 | 1,958.6 | 57/100 |
| 17 | Shelbyville | TN | 25,655 | 2,342.6 | 432.7 | 1,910.0 | 57/100 |
| 18 | Murfreesboro | TN | 169,520 | 2,443.4 | 421.2 | 2,022.2 | 55/100 |
| 19 | Smyrna | TN | 58,791 | 2,665.4 | 279.0 | 2,386.4 | 51/100 |
| 20 | Johnson City | TN | 74,093 | 2,707.4 | 404.9 | 2,302.5 | 50/100 |
| 21 | Cleveland | TN | 49,482 | 2,837.4 | 452.7 | 2,384.7 | 48/100 |
| 22 | Columbia | TN | 49,374 | 3,060.3 | 573.2 | 2,487.1 | 44/100 |
| 23 | Morristown | TN | 32,660 | 3,236.4 | 765.5 | 2,470.9 | 41/100 |
| 24 | Kingsport | TN | 57,138 | 3,404.0 | 444.5 | 2,959.5 | 38/100 |
| 25 | Knoxville | TN | 200,457 | 3,461.6 | 740.3 | 2,721.3 | 37/100 |
| 26 | Jackson | TN | 68,286 | 4,110.7 | 950.4 | 3,160.2 | 25/100 |
| 27 | Chattanooga | TN | 188,894 | 4,766.7 | 824.3 | 3,942.4 | 13/100 |
| 28 | Nashville Metro | TN | 698,987 | 5,633.6 | 1,124.1 | 4,509.5 | 1/100 |
| 29 | Memphis | TN | 613,207 | 9,406.9 | 2,508.0 | 6,899.0 | 1/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Tennessee?
Maryville, TN is the safest city in Tennessee with a total crime rate of 638.4 per 100,000 residents in 2024.
How are the safest cities determined?
Cities are ranked by total crime rate (violent + property crime) per 100,000 residents using 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Only cities with 25,000+ residents are included.
What crime rate is considered safe?
Cities on this list average 2,484 crimes per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 2,752. Generally, a rate under 2,000 per 100K is considered low.