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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From the Stones River bluffs to the new streets toward Mt. Juliet, Hermitage carries some of the county's densest hackberry stands. We know exactly how those trees fail.
99% recommended
Why Hermitage
Hackberry country above the river bluffs.
Serving Hermitage through our Nashville crew, with the same expert arborists, the same standards, and 24/7 storm availability.
Hermitage sits on the bluffs and bottoms of the Stones River, and hackberry rules the canopy here, seeding into every fence line and growing fast in the limestone soil. Older neighborhoods like Riverwood and Jackson Downs carry mature hackberries and oaks at full size, while the newer subdivisions toward Mt. Juliet are planting their first generation of shade and need it trained early.
What we do
Tree care in Hermitage, 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 Hermitage
Hermitage is hackberry country, and hackberry is a tree that rewards attention and punishes neglect. It seeds into every fence line, grows fast in the limestone soil above the Stones River, and then spends its maturity shedding limbs it can no longer support. Around Riverwood and Jackson Downs, mature hackberries stand over roofs, drives, and play sets, and telling a serviceable tree from a liability is a structural judgment, not a guess from the ground.
The bluffs raise the stakes. Trees along the Stones River edge root shallow over rock, and a lean that has been stable for years can stop being stable in one wet week. An experienced arborist conducts every estimate in Hermitage, specs the work to ANSI A300 industry standards, and puts the plan in writing before anything is scheduled. We would rather prune a tree into another decade of service than remove it a decade early. A Certificate of Insurance is emailed before work begins.
Hermitage’s Tree Challenges
Hackberry limb drop happens here in volume. Hermitage may carry more mature hackberry per street than any part of the county, and the species drops heavy deadwood in summer heat with no storm involved. Routine deadwooding on a sensible cycle keeps these trees safe and standing. Skipping it converts good shade trees into emergency calls, usually in July.
Bluff edge rooting limits how much anchor the river side trees really have. Soil above the Stones River bluffs runs shallow over limestone, and big trees there hold on with wide, flat root plates instead of deep ones. Saturated weeks loosen that grip. We look hard at lean, soil heave, and exposed roots on every bluff line property before we recommend anything.
Two generations of canopy need two kinds of care. Riverwood and the older neighborhoods carry full size trees that need weight management and honest risk calls, while the newer subdivisions toward Mt. Juliet are growing their first shade and need structural pruning while the cuts are still small. We work both ends of that spectrum every week, and the estimates read differently for each.
Service area
Our North Nashville service area.
Hermitage is served by our Nashville crew.
Areas we cover
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Hermitage 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 Hermitage?
Yes. Our Nashville crew covers all of Hermitage, from Riverwood and Tulip Grove to Jackson Downs and the Mt. Juliet line. Call for a free on-site estimate.
How fast can you get a crew to Hermitage?
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 Hermitage?
Most private residential removals in Metro Nashville, Hermitage 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 Hermitage?
We serve Riverwood, Jackson Downs, Tulip Grove, Hermitage Hills, and everywhere in between.
How much does tree removal cost in Hermitage?
Size, condition, and access drive the price. A mature hackberry on the Stones River bluff line leaning toward the house costs more to remove than a young subdivision maple in an open yard. Every estimate is 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.
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.
