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Tree Service in Nashville, TN

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $242–$676.

Top Tree Service Companies in Nashville

  1. 1.Tanksley Tree Service LLC

    4.7★ (132 reviews)

    4.7★ from 132 reviews

    +16152699464Website

  2. 2.Pentecost Tree Service

    4.9★ (69 reviews)

    4.9★ from 69 reviews

    +16153943498Website

  3. 3.Mid-TN Tree Service

    4.8★ (75 reviews)

    4.8★ from 75 reviews

    +16153625867Website

  4. 4.Tree Fellers

    4.9★ (60 reviews)

    4.9★ from 60 reviews

    +16154888020Website

  5. 5.Skeen Tree Care

    5.0★ (55 reviews)

    5.0★ from 55 reviews

    +16156010346Website

  6. 6.Nashville Tree Service NTS

    4.8★ (64 reviews)

    4.8★ from 64 reviews

    +16152940211Website

  7. 7.Tennessee Roots Tree Services

    5.0★ (46 reviews)

    5.0★ from 46 reviews

    +16159309232Website

  8. 8.The Certified Arborist Tree Service

    4.9★ (34 reviews)

    4.9★ from 34 reviews

    +16157032611Website

  9. 9.Life and Limb Tree Care

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

    +16154955428Website

  10. 10.Dandy Tree Service

    3.2★ (40 reviews)

    3.2★ from 40 reviews

    +16154793584Website

Tree Service Cost in Nashville

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Nashville
Tree trimming$242–$676/job
Tree removal$386–$1,449/job
Stump grinding$145–$435/job
Storm damage removal$483–$1,932/job

Tree Service prices in Nashville run about 3% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving Nashville, rated 4.7★ on average across 587 customer reviews.

Nashville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Nashville's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 5
First fall frost
November 1
Annual precipitation
47.25"
Heating degree days
3,688
Cooling degree days
1,647
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan28.4°46.9°3.75"
Feb31.6°51.8°3.94"
Mar39°61°4.11"
Apr47.5°70.5°4"
May56.8°78.2°5.5"
Jun65.4°86°4.14"
Jul69.5°89.3°3.64"
Aug68.4°89°3.17"
Sep60.7°82.4°3.41"
Oct48.9°71.7°3.04"
Nov39.4°60.3°4.31"
Dec31.3°49.5°4.24"

NOAA station data 6.86 miles from Nashville.

Permits & Regulations in TN

  • Tennessee does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade
  • A Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors license is required once a project reaches $25,000 including materials, equipment and labor
  • A pest control charter from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is required to apply pesticides to trees for hire

License required: No state arborist license; contractor license at $25,000+

Sources: www.tn.gov, www.tn.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Nashville

How much does tree trimming cost in Nashville?

Tree trimming in Nashville typically runs $242-$676 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Nashville, TN?

In TN, Tennessee does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade. Check Nashville ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Nashville?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Nashville.

How does Nashville rainfall affect tree work?

Nashville averages 47.25 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Nashville trees keep growing?

With 1,647 cooling degree days and summer highs near 89F, Nashville trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Nashville more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Nashville runs about -3.4% versus the national average.

Do Nashville trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 28F and 3,688 heating degree days set how much Nashville trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Nashville?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Nashville means after the first frost around November 1 and before spring growth starts.