Safest Cities in Tennessee (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Atoka is the safest city in Tennessee with a crime rate of 19.6 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. Paris (19.9/1K) and Clinton (19.9/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 64 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate

24.1per 1K

Below National Avg

19of 64 cities

Above National Avg

45of 64 cities

All 64 Cities Ranked by Safety

#	City	Grade	Crime/1K	Risk Level	Violent	Property
1	Atoka	B-	19.6	Moderate	366	1591
2	Paris	B-	19.9	Moderate	333	1659
3	Clinton	B-	19.9	Moderate	347	1640
4	Arlington	B-	20	Moderate	366	1629
5	Martin	B-	20.1	Moderate	362	1648
6	Winchester	B-	20.2	Moderate	395	1628
7	Crossville	B-	20.3	Moderate	329	1706
8	Greeneville	B-	20.8	Moderate	440	1641
9	Soddy-Daisy	B-	20.8	Moderate	447	1630
10	Bristol	B-	20.9	Moderate	461	1627
11	White House	B-	21	Moderate	452	1646
12	Lawrenceburg	B-	21	Moderate	344	1754
13	Columbia	B-	21.1	Moderate	443	1668
14	Dickson	B-	21.1	Moderate	392	1715
15	Oak Ridge	B-	21.3	Moderate	389	1739
16	Lenoir City	B-	21.3	Moderate	422	1711
17	Jackson	B-	21.5	Moderate	348	1801
18	Red Bank	B-	21.8	Moderate	429	1753
19	Fairview	B-	21.8	Moderate	441	1734
20	Germantown	B-	22.2	Moderate	368	1852
21	Elizabethton	B-	22.2	Moderate	432	1785
22	Alcoa	B-	22.2	Moderate	330	1890
23	Nolensville	B-	22.3	Moderate	448	1783
24	Maryville	B-	22.4	Moderate	339	1903
25	Lewisburg	B-	22.5	Moderate	359	1890
26	Hendersonville	B-	22.7	Moderate	383	1883
27	Springfield	B-	22.7	Moderate	426	1844
28	Sevierville	B-	22.8	Moderate	418	1859
29	Oakland	C+	23.3	Moderate	385	1946
30	Murfreesboro	C+	23.4	Moderate	360	1980
31	Smyrna	C+	23.4	Moderate	428	1912
32	Chattanooga	C+	23.6	Moderate	435	1929
33	Portland	C+	23.7	Moderate	406	1959
34	Morristown	C+	23.8	Moderate	446	1938
35	Collierville	C+	23.9	Moderate	441	1952
36	Manchester	C+	23.9	Moderate	340	2052
37	Farragut	C+	24.1	Moderate	451	1960
38	Dyersburg	C+	24.2	Moderate	340	2078
39	Bartlett	C+	24.3	Moderate	370	2055
40	Hartsville/Trousdale County	C+	24.4	Moderate	426	2017
41	Tullahoma	C+	24.6	Moderate	344	2119
42	Goodlettsville	C+	24.6	Moderate	326	2131
43	Millington	C+	24.6	Moderate	435	2026
44	Kingsport	C+	24.8	Moderate	432	2050
45	Brentwood	C+	24.8	Moderate	462	2015
46	East Ridge	C+	24.9	Moderate	375	2113
47	Cleveland	C+	25.2	Moderate	456	2066
48	Mount Juliet	C+	25.3	Moderate	342	2188
49	Shelbyville	C+	25.3	Moderate	342	2186
50	Gallatin	C+	25.4	Moderate	439	2097
51	Collegedale	C+	25.6	Moderate	392	2169
52	Cookeville	C+	25.7	Moderate	456	2115
53	McMinnville	C+	25.7	Moderate	399	2168
54	Knoxville	C+	25.8	Moderate	402	2175
55	Franklin	C+	25.8	Moderate	486	2091
56	Spring Hill	C+	25.8	Moderate	439	2140
57	Lebanon	C+	25.8	Moderate	403	2174
58	La Vergne	C+	25.8	Moderate	366	2212
59	Lakeland	C+	25.8	Moderate	433	2144
60	Clarksville	C+	26	Moderate	363	2237
61	Union City	C+	26	Moderate	456	2146
62	Athens	C+	26.1	Moderate	456	2152
63	Johnson City	C	27.5	Elevated	456	2294
64	Memphis	F	74	Very High Risk	1900	5500

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Tennessee

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Tennessee. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

Memphis74/1K · Very High Risk · Violent: 1900/100K

Johnson City27.5/1K · Elevated · Violent: 456/100K

C+

Athens26.1/1K · Moderate · Violent: 456/100K

C+

Union City26/1K · Moderate · Violent: 456/100K

C+

Clarksville26/1K · Moderate · Violent: 363/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Tennessee

What is the safest city in Tennessee?

As of 2026, Atoka is the safest city in Tennessee with a crime rate of 19.6 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 59% of all US cities.

What are the top 10 safest cities in Tennessee?

Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Tennessee based on crime rate are: Atoka, Paris, Clinton, Arlington, Martin, Winchester, Crossville, Greeneville, Soddy-Daisy, Bristol.

What is the most dangerous city in Tennessee?

Memphis has the highest crime rate in Tennessee at 74 per 1,000 residents, earning a F safety grade.

What is the average crime rate in Tennessee?

The average crime rate across 64 tracked cities in Tennessee is 24.1 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 425 per 100K and property crime averages 1986 per 100K.

Is Tennessee safe to live in?

Tennessee has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 425 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Atoka earns a B- while Memphis gets a F. 19 of 64 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.

How many cities are ranked in Tennessee?

64 cities in Tennessee are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 19 have crime rates at or below the national average.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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