Tree Services in Murfreesboro, TN

Cedar Glades, Limestone and Leaning Trees

Murfreesboro's thin soil changes how trees stand, and it explains many of our calls.

Hickory and Oak Limbs Over Roofs

Hickories and oaks near the university and the older ranch streets have grown wide, and their heavy limbs reach well past the roofline. Hickory wood is strong but brittle once it dries, so large dead limbs can drop with little warning.

Where a split union is holding two stems together, tree cabling and bracing can add support while the tree keeps its shade. We inspect the union first and tell you honestly if it is past saving.

Eastern Red Cedars on Rocky Ground

Cedars thrive where the soil is thin and rocky. Left alone, they crowd fence lines and grow dense, with dead brown wood inside that burns fast and snags on everything. We thin them, or remove them, and keep chips out of the creek and drains.

Spring Wind and Ice

Rutherford County sees its worst weather in spring and in occasional ice storms.

Straight-Line Wind

Derecho-style wind can flatten trees across several streets in minutes. Trees with shallow roots or hollow centers go first, and they often fall in the same direction, which is useful when we plan the cleanup.

Ice and the Winter Freeze

The late-January 2026 winter storm cut power to more than 230,000 NES customers, and most outages came from trees and limbs on lines. Ice loads weak branches fast, and an arborist can pre-trim problem limbs before the next one.

Our storm damage clean up crews handle trees that are already down and haul away the debris.

Rules in Murfreesboro

City and county rules overlap here, and the line is not always obvious.

City Limits and the County

Murfreesboro has its own city rules, separate from Rutherford County and from Nashville. Many removals on a private home lot are straightforward, but larger trees and development sites can bring review. We confirm with the city before the job.

Trees on public road frontage are a separate matter. If a tree stands in a public right-of-way, the city or county controls it, so we point you to the right office instead of cutting.

Sites Near Medical Center Parkway

Commercial lots, medical offices and new subdivisions near Medical Center Parkway are more likely to have landscaping requirements. If a tree sits on a site plan, we find out what is required before it is touched.

Around Town

Murfreesboro covers a lot of ground, and the trees vary with the neighborhood.

Near MTSU

Older rentals and long-held family homes near campus often have mature oaks that have received little care. Pruning for clearance, and the occasional removal, keeps them safe for students and neighbors.

Old Fort

Old Fort neighborhoods have bigger lots with mature trees and open yards. Crews can usually bring equipment in, so crane work is rare unless a tree sits over a house.

Cason Lane New Builds

Cason Lane subdivisions have young trees planted by builders, often too close to the house. Early pruning builds a good structure, and we can relocate or replace a poorly placed tree before roots damage a foundation.

Murfreesboro Tree FAQs

What Murfreesboro homeowners ask us most.

How much does it cost to remove a large oak?

Large oaks usually run $1,800 to $4,000 or more, depending on size, height and access. A crane raises the price.

Can a hollow tree be saved?

Sometimes. If enough solid wood remains around the cavity, reduction and cabling can keep it safe for years.

Do you work near Stones River?

We work on private property near the river and keep debris on your side of the line. Public park land follows its own rules.

Do you remove dead trees quickly?

Yes. A dead tree near a house or driveway goes to the front of the list, and after-hours work carries a premium.