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 Blackman's young subdivisions to the mature canopy around the square, our Nashville crews run scheduled routes through Murfreesboro and Rutherford County.
99% recommended
Why Murfreesboro
A whole generation of trees, maturing at once.
Serving Murfreesboro, TN from our Nashville operation, with the same expert arborists and the same ANSI A300 standards on every job in Rutherford County.
Murfreesboro's growth wrote itself into the canopy. Whole quadrants of the city, Blackman most of all, went from farmland to rooftops inside twenty years, planting a generation of subdivision trees that are now maturing together and hitting the same problems on the same schedule. The historic core around the square is the other world: legacy willow oaks, hackberries, and maples shading streets laid out before the Civil War.
What we do
Tree care in Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro
Rapid-growth cities attract high-volume tree crews, and Murfreesboro has plenty of operators whose answer to every question is removal. An arborist’s answer starts earlier: whether the tree is actually failing, what is stressing it, and whether a hundred dollars of pruning now prevents a four-figure removal later. On the mature canopy near downtown, that judgment is the difference between keeping a street’s character and losing it one topped tree at a time.
Every estimate is conducted by an experienced arborist who follows ANSI A300 industry standards. Removals near structures are reviewed and rigged deliberately, and you get a written plan and a Certificate of Insurance before work begins.
Murfreesboro’s Tree Challenges
A whole generation of subdivision trees maturing at once. Murfreesboro’s boom planted tens of thousands of trees in a compressed window. The Bradford pears from that era are now splitting on schedule across Blackman, Salem, and Cason Lane, and the maples and oaks planted beside them are developing the co-dominant stems and girdling roots that container stock develops without early pruning. The good news: the fix is cheap at this age. The bad news: the window is closing neighborhood by neighborhood.
Thin cedar glade soil underlies much of Rutherford County. Murfreesboro’s redcedars evolved for it, but the hardwoods and ornamentals planted into it run dry summers close to their stress limits, which amplifies every pest and disease pressure on this list. Deep watering in drought years does more for a Murfreesboro tree than any product we could sell you.
Construction root damage follows the active corridors: Blackman, the Gateway area, and everywhere infill is happening. Mature trees retained on developed lots often begin visible decline two to five years after the equipment leaves. If a build happened near your big tree, get it assessed before the decline is obvious.
Service area
Our North Nashville service area.
Murfreesboro is served by our Nashville crew.
Areas we cover
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Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro, TN?
Yes. Our Nashville crews run scheduled routes through Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. Call for a free estimate and we will get you on the next route.
How fast can you get to Murfreesboro?
Estimates are typically scheduled within a few days. Storm and hazard work is dispatched from Nashville as crews are available, and we will give you an honest timeline when you call rather than a promise we cannot keep.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Murfreesboro?
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.
How much does tree removal cost in Murfreesboro?
Size, condition, and access drive the price. A splitting Bradford pear in a Blackman yard is straightforward; a mature willow oak over a historic district roof is a rigging job. Estimates are free, written, and itemized.
My subdivision tree has two trunks that form a tight V. Is that a problem?
Probably, eventually. Tight co-dominant stems are the most common structural defect in Murfreesboro's boom-era plantings, and they are cheap to correct while the tree is young. An arborist can tell you in one look whether yours needs correction, a cable, or nothing.
Are you insured for work in Rutherford County?
Yes. Full general liability and workers' compensation on every crew member, with a Certificate of Insurance emailed before work begins.
Which areas do you serve in Murfreesboro?
All of them: Blackman, the Gateway area, Historic Downtown, Salem, Cason Lane, Barfield, and everywhere in between across Rutherford County.
What should I plant after a removal in Murfreesboro?
Species that handle thin cedar glade soil: shumard or chinkapin oak for shade on dry limestone ground, eastern redbud or serviceberry for ornamentals, and willow oak where soil runs deeper. Plant shade trees at least 20 feet off the foundation, and never replant a fast growing species where one just failed.
I have a dead or dying ash tree near my house. How urgent is that?
Very. Ash across Rutherford County is largely untreated, and once a tree dies the wood turns brittle within a season or two, making removal harder and more expensive the longer you wait. If it could reach a structure when it falls, get a treat or remove decision made while the wood is still sound rather than after.
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.
