Nashville and Memphis Ranked Among Least-Safe Large U.S. Cities in New Study
A new study has ranked Nashville and Memphis among the least-safe large cities in the United States.
Nashville, TN, July 27, 2026 —
New findings from a recently released study indicate that both Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee, are positioned among the least-safe large cities across the United States. The study, which did not provide specific methodologies or exact rankings for individual cities beyond their inclusion in this category, examined various factors to determine city safety.
The details regarding the specific criteria used in the study for defining and measuring “safety” were not provided in the available information. Furthermore, the names of the organizations or researchers who conducted the study were not disclosed.
The study’s conclusions place these two major Tennessee cities in a group identified as having lower safety metrics compared to other large urban centers nationwide. The specific data points, such as crime rates, emergency response times, or other relevant indicators, were not detailed in the summary of the study’s findings.
Information about the exact number of cities evaluated, the timeframe of the data collection, or any comparative statistics between Nashville, Memphis, and other cities was also not made available. The study’s implications for residents and local governance in both cities remain to be explored, pending further details on the research methodology and findings.
No further information was provided regarding subsequent actions, reactions from city officials, or any plans to address the safety concerns highlighted by the study.
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