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Coverage of lower-income communities in the Nexus archive.
- Tennessee is only getting more dangerous for pedestrians, new report shows
A new report by Smart Growth America reveals Tennessee's worsening pedestrian safety, with Memphis having the highest fatality rate at 5.5 deaths per 100,000 residents. The report highlights disproportionate risks for people of color and lower-income communities, while Nashville's pedestrian fatalities have nearly tripled compared to the same period in 2025.