Hendersonville, TN Expert Arborists

The city by the lake asks more of its trees. From Indian Lake Peninsula to Mansker Farms, we keep Hendersonville canopies standing against open-water wind.

Why Hendersonville

The city by the lake grows serious trees.

Serving Hendersonville, TN through our Nashville crew, with the same expert arborists, the same standards, and 24/7 storm availability across Sumner County.

More of Hendersonville touches water than almost anywhere else in the Nashville metro: 26 miles of Old Hickory Lake shoreline wrap around peninsulas and coves lined with homes, docks, and the trees between them. Open-water wind loads canopies harder than inland gusts, lakefront soil cycles between saturated and bone dry, and a tree failing toward the water often takes a dock or a boat with it.

What we do

Tree care in Hendersonville, made easy.

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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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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Tree Services

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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Tree Services

WindReady™ Storm Prep

Strategic pruning, cabling, and bracing to reduce storm damage risks before severe weather hits.

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Tree Services

Safety & Risk Assessments

Identifying potential hazards before they become problems. Tree stability, structural integrity, and surrounding risks evaluated on-site.

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Tree Services

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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Commercial

Multi-Location Management

Simplify tree care across multiple properties with a single, trusted provider. Consistent maintenance and emergency response.

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Commercial

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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Commercial

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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Commercial

Fortune-500 Grounds

Corporate campuses, hospital systems, and headquarters landscapes. Quarterly walks, annual risk reports, COIs on file.

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Commercial

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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Commercial

Property Tree Inventory

A geotagged inventory of every tree on the property: species, age, condition, and recommended work, refreshed annually.

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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 Bangs3 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 Mason3 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 Hunt1 month ago
Local expertise

Why an Expert Arborist Matters in Hendersonville

Hendersonville homeowners call us most often after two events: a summer thunderstorm that dropped a limb, and a neighbor’s bad experience with a door-knocking crew. Both teach the same lesson. Tree work is permanent. A topped willow oak never recovers its structure, and a removal gone wrong next to a lake home is a very expensive way to learn a crew was uninsured.

Every estimate we run in Hendersonville is conducted by an experienced arborist working to ANSI A300 industry standards. Removals near structures or over water are reviewed and rigged deliberately, and you get a written plan and a Certificate of Insurance before any work begins.

Hendersonville’s Tree Challenges

Wind exposure off Old Hickory Lake is the defining local risk. The same front that rustles trees in Goodlettsville hits Indian Lake Peninsula with open-water fetch behind it. Lakefront trees carry more sail than their inland twins and fail earlier in life. Canopy thinning and weight reduction on the water side of a property is the cheapest storm insurance a lakefront homeowner can buy.

Bradford pear structural failure peaks right now in the subdivisions built during Hendersonville’s 1990s and 2000s growth run. The weak forks that make Bradfords fail are reaching their 20 to 30 year window across Millstone, Country Hills, and the Walton Ferry corridor.

Bagworms on evergreen screens hit Hendersonville harder than most metro cities because so many lake lots use Leyland cypress and arborvitae privacy screens. A heavy bagworm year can kill a 20 year old screen in two seasons. Early summer inspection catches them while treatment still works.

Service area

Our North Nashville service area.

Hendersonville is served by our Nashville crew.

Hendersonville 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 Hendersonville, TN?
Yes. Our Nashville crew works throughout Hendersonville and Sumner County, including all the Old Hickory Lake communities. Call for a free on-site estimate.
How fast can you respond in Hendersonville?
Most estimate visits happen within 24 hours. Storm emergencies get a crew dispatched the same day, day or night.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Hendersonville?
On private residential property, removal generally does not require a city permit. Street trees and public rights of way are managed by the city. We confirm the rules for your exact address before work begins.
Can you remove a tree that is leaning over the water or a dock?
Yes. We rig lakefront removals to control every piece, protect docks and seawalls, and stay within shoreline guidelines for Old Hickory Lake properties.
How much does tree removal cost in Hendersonville?
Size, condition, and access drive the price. A subdivision Bradford pear is straightforward; a mature oak over a lake home may need a crane. Estimates are free, written, and itemized.
What can I do before storm season?
Get a walk-through. An arborist can usually cut a property's realistic storm risk dramatically with targeted weight reduction, deadwood removal, and one or two priority removals. That visit costs nothing and turns unknown risk into a short written list.
Which neighborhoods do you serve in Hendersonville?
All of them: Indian Lake Peninsula, Walton Ferry, Mansker Farms, Millstone, Country Hills, Durham Farms, and everywhere in between along the lake.
What should I plant after a removal in Hendersonville?
White oak or willow oak for long-lived shade, bald cypress on wet shoreline ground, and American hornbeam or serviceberry where a smaller tree fits under lines or close to structures. We can mark planting spots at the estimate.
Should I treat or remove an ash tree in Hendersonville?
Decide while the tree is still sound. Emerald ash borer is working through Sumner County, and older neighborhoods and creek corridors here carry plenty of white and green ash. A live ash is a routine job to treat or remove; once it dies and goes brittle, removal becomes a specialty job at a much higher cost.
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.