Tree Services
Tree Removal
Whether a tree is damaged, dead, or a safety hazard, our crews ensure safe and efficient removal with minimal disruption to your property.
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The willow oaks planted with Donelson's ranch houses in the 1950s are now fully grown, and the houses under them have not gotten any bigger. We keep that math working in your favor.
99% recommended
Why Donelson
Ranch house yards under full grown oaks.
Serving Donelson through our Nashville crew, with the same expert arborists, the same standards, and 24/7 storm availability.
Donelson's canopy was planted all at once. When the ranch neighborhoods went in during the 1950s and 1960s, so did the willow oaks and silver maples, and seventy years later they stand at full size over single story homes, driveways, and pool decks. From Two Rivers to the Percy Priest side, whole streets carry mature canopy that was never pruned with this size in mind.
What we do
Tree care in Donelson, made easy.
Tree Services
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Keep your trees safe, structured, and looking right. We remove dead or overgrown branches, improve clearance, and reduce storm risk.
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Emergency & Storm Damage
When storms cause tree damage, our emergency team responds quickly to remove hazards, clear debris, and restore safety.
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WindReady™ Storm Prep
Strategic pruning, cabling, and bracing to reduce storm damage risks before severe weather hits.
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Safety & Risk Assessments
Identifying potential hazards before they become problems. Tree stability, structural integrity, and surrounding risks evaluated on-site.
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Virtual Consulting & Estimates
Get expert arborist guidance without a site visit. Share photos or video of your trees and receive a written assessment and estimate within 24 hours.
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Multi-Location Management
Simplify tree care across multiple properties with a single, trusted provider. Consistent maintenance and emergency response.
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HOA & Property Management
One point of contact for the whole community: scheduled rounds, board-friendly reports, and uniform standards across every lot.
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Municipal Tree Care
ROW maintenance, public works contracts, and storm response for city forestry teams. We handle permits and traffic plans.
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Fortune-500 Grounds
Corporate campuses, hospital systems, and headquarters landscapes. Quarterly walks, annual risk reports, COIs on file.
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Commercial Emergency Response
Under 2-hour dispatch to any property in our service area. Liability coverage and safety plans on file with your operations team.
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Property Tree Inventory
A geotagged inventory of every tree on the property: species, age, condition, and recommended work, refreshed annually.
Learn more →What people are saying
Rated 4.9 stars across 140+ reviews.
Real reviews from real customers, straight from our Google Business Profile. Here's what people say once the crew has packed up and the yard is clean.
JB
★★★★★
March 11th, a brief but strong storm came through Goodlettsville and blew over two giant trees in my front yard; one which was being supported by a 3rd tree that was facing and threatening my house. It was an…
Julie Bangs●3 days ago
JM
★★★★★
From the time I inquired w this company about removing a tree that was strongly impacted from the major strong 80 mph winds on March 3, 2023, they provided us w exceptional service in every way . They were…
Jeanne Mason●3 weeks ago
GH
★★★★★
CATS crew was amazing across the board from Mike & Lisa & Joe to the crew that came to our house. The consultation was easy and informative and made me feel comfortable in choosing them. The price was less…
Guy Hunt●1 month ago
Local expertise
Why an Expert Arborist Matters in Donelson
Donelson planted its shade all at once, and the bill is arriving all at once. Willow oaks and silver maples that went in with the ranch houses in the 1950s and 1960s are now seventy feet tall over single story homes, and because whole streets share the same planting date, they share the same problems on the same schedule. When one maple on the block starts shedding limbs, its brothers are rarely far behind.
That pattern is exactly why trained judgment matters here. An experienced arborist conducts every estimate in Donelson, weighs crown condition against the targets below, and specs the work to ANSI A300 industry standards, whether that is weight reduction that buys an oak another twenty years or a removal that has become unavoidable. The plan comes in writing before work is scheduled, and a Certificate of Insurance is emailed before work begins.
Donelson’s Tree Challenges
Willow oaks at full size are Donelson’s best feature and biggest liability. A healthy willow oak from the original plantings now spreads wider than the ranch house it shades, with limbs over the roof, the drive, and the neighbor’s yard all at once. These trees respond well to weight reduction done correctly, and badly to topping. Handled right, they have decades left in them.
Silver maples aging out is the flip side of the same planting era. The maples that went in beside those oaks grew faster and are failing sooner, with hollow trunks and weak unions hiding behind full green crowns. In Two Rivers and along the Opryland edge, we find maples every month holding on by less sound wood than anyone would guess. Honest assessment beats hope.
A canopy that ages in unison means storm damage clusters. When a front comes through, streets planted the same summer in 1958 take losses together, and cleanup crews get scarce fast. Getting your trees assessed and pruned ahead of the season is how Donelson homeowners stay off the emergency list when the whole block is calling at once.
Service area
Our North Nashville service area.
Donelson is served by our Nashville crew.
Areas we cover
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Donelson FAQ
Local questions, local answers.
Don't see your question? Call us. Every call is answered by a human arborist, day or night.
Do you serve Donelson?
Yes. Our Nashville crew covers all of Donelson, from Two Rivers and Pennington Bend to the Opryland edge and the Percy Priest side. Call for a free on-site estimate.
How fast can you get a crew to Donelson?
Estimates are scheduled within 24 hours, and emergency crews respond same day, around the clock.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Donelson?
Most private residential removals in Metro Nashville, Donelson included, need no permit. Trees in the public right of way and protected areas follow different rules, so we confirm the rules for your exact address before work begins.
Which neighborhoods do you serve in Donelson?
We serve Two Rivers, Pennington Bend, McGavock, the Opryland edge, the Percy Priest side, and everywhere in between.
How much does tree removal cost in Donelson?
Size, condition, and access drive the price. A seventy foot willow oak spreading over a ranch roof and a neighbor's fence takes a full day of rigging, while a small declining maple in the open is quick work. Estimates are free, written, and itemized.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Full general liability and workers' compensation on every crew member, with a Certificate of Insurance emailed before work begins.
Do trees near Percy Priest or the Cumberland need different care?
Yes. Open water lets wind load a canopy with nothing to slow it down, so trees near Percy Priest and the Cumberland carry more wind stress than sheltered interior trees. We prune edge trees to reduce sail while keeping the shade, rather than waiting for storm damage to force the issue.
Take back your trees today
One expert arborist. Every tree on your property.
Free estimate. Twenty-four-hour response. No contracts. No commitments.
Or call (615) 703-2611, answered 24/7 by a human.
