Franklin Tree Service

Franklin Tree Service Tree Removal, Tree Pruning, Stump Grinding, ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Tree Risk Assessor Franklin Tree Service of Franklin TN.

We provide tree removal, pruning, planting, stump grinding, land clearing, soil decompaction, consulting.

Thompson's Station has seen more new construction in the last few years than almost anywhere else in Williamson County, ...
08/31/2026

Thompson's Station has seen more new construction in the last few years than almost anywhere else in Williamson County, and a good share of that starts with a lot that needs clearing. Standing timber, brush, and root systems all have to come out before grading and foundation work can begin.

Lot clearing is different from a standard removal job. It means coordinating with builders on timelines, protecting boundary trees the homeowner or developer wants to keep, and leaving a site that's genuinely ready for the next phase of construction, not just cleared of the obvious stuff.

We've worked directly with builders and homeowners on sites across Thompson's Station and Spring Hill where the schedule mattered as much as the work itself. Getting a site construction-ready on time is its own kind of expertise.

If you're building or developing in this area, have you run into any surprises with what a lot actually needed before ground could be broken?

We had great experience with Franklin Tree Service. It started with a free assessment, which resulted in a detailed job ...
08/31/2026

We had great experience with Franklin Tree Service. It started with a free assessment, which resulted in a detailed job description for my yard. A couple things I like about Franklin Tree Service is that it’s Family owned business and they know about trees like an arborist. There was no question on what team needed to do. I had a combination of tree removals and pruning.The team stayed in communication at all times with their headsets. They were respectful of the yard and cleaned up before leaving.I would use them again.

With Williamson County's real estate market as active as it is, a declining or dead tree near the property line can turn...
08/28/2026

With Williamson County's real estate market as active as it is, a declining or dead tree near the property line can turn into an unexpected sticking point during a home sale.

Appraisers and buyers' inspectors notice hazard trees, and a tree in obvious decline can become a negotiating point or even a repair request before closing. Addressing it ahead of a listing avoids that conversation entirely.

A quick health assessment can tell a homeowner whether a tree just needs pruning to look its best for showings, or whether it's declining enough that removal makes more sense before the sign goes in the yard.

Are you planning to list a home in the next year, and have you had the trees on the property looked at?

Climbing a damaged tree after a storm is a different job than routine pruning. Before anyone on our crew is assigned to ...
08/27/2026

Climbing a damaged tree after a storm is a different job than routine pruning. Before anyone on our crew is assigned to storm response, their ISA certification and OSHA safety training have to be current.

That's not a one-time box to check. Certifications require continuing education, and our crew treats that renewal process as part of the job, not an afterthought squeezed in when convenient.

It's also why we don't hand storm work to a subcontractor or a crew member who hasn't kept those credentials up to date. The homeowner calling us in a stressful moment deserves a climber who trained for exactly that situation.

Does it matter to you whether a tree crew's certifications are current, or is that something most homeowners never think to ask about?

A recent job in Belle Meade involved a silver maple that had lost a major limb in a storm, leaving the trunk leaning tow...
08/26/2026

A recent job in Belle Meade involved a silver maple that had lost a major limb in a storm, leaving the trunk leaning toward a stone retaining wall and a paved driveway below.

Dropping the whole tree at once wasn't an option with that much at stake. The crew rigged and lowered the tree in sections, piece by piece, keeping full control over where each cut landed.

The wall and driveway came through without a scratch, and the homeowner didn't have to worry about a second failure while the work was underway. That's the difference careful rigging makes on a tight site.

Have any storm-damaged trees on your property leaning toward a wall, fence, or driveway right now?

If an arborvitae or cedar around Franklin looks thin and brown in patches, check the branches for small, spindle-shaped ...
08/25/2026

If an arborvitae or cedar around Franklin looks thin and brown in patches, check the branches for small, spindle-shaped cocoons made of bits of foliage. Those are bagworms, and late summer is when the damage becomes obvious.

Bagworms feed inside their protective bags all season, stripping needles as they grow. By the time homeowners notice, a lot of feeding has already happened, and evergreens don't regrow needles the way deciduous trees regrow leaves.

Heavily infested evergreens can be treated, but the earlier it's caught, the better the tree's odds of a full recovery next season. A quick look at the branches now can save a tree that's been quietly losing ground for weeks.

Have you noticed thin, patchy spots on any arborvitae or cedar in your yard this summer?

A stump left in the yard isn't just an eyesore. The root collar underneath it can keep sending up new shoots for years, ...
08/24/2026

A stump left in the yard isn't just an eyesore. The root collar underneath it can keep sending up new shoots for years, especially on oaks and maples common around Franklin and Brentwood.

Stump grinding takes the wood down several inches below grade, past the root collar itself. That's the part of the stump that keeps trying to regrow, so grinding below it is what actually stops the sprouting for good.

Once the area is ground and cleared, it's ready for topsoil, grass seed, or a new planting bed, whatever the homeowner has in mind for that spot. No lingering root flare poking through the lawn a season later.

Have you had an old stump keep sending up shoots years after it was supposedly removed? Tell us where in the comments.

Franklin Tree Service is top notch! Owner, Zach, was great to work with. He’s trustworthy, honest, professional, and his...
08/24/2026

Franklin Tree Service is top notch! Owner, Zach, was great to work with. He’s trustworthy, honest, professional, and his crew did an excellent job with the removal of a very large tree in our yard. The whole process was a great experience. The crew was very professional and courteous. They went above and beyond to leave our yard better than they found it. We highly recommend Franklin Tree Service for your needs!Thank you again,Billy and Bonita

Removing a tree in Belle Meade or Green Hills isn't always as simple as scheduling the work. Some neighborhoods have HOA...
08/21/2026

Removing a tree in Belle Meade or Green Hills isn't always as simple as scheduling the work. Some neighborhoods have HOA guidelines around tree removal, and certain protected or heritage trees may require a permit from the city before any cutting begins.

Homeowners are sometimes surprised to learn this after they've already decided a tree needs to come down, which can delay a project by weeks if the paperwork isn't sorted out first.

Part of what we do on an estimate is flag those requirements up front, so there are no surprises partway through a job. Knowing the rules for a specific neighborhood before work starts saves everyone time.

Do you know whether your neighborhood has any restrictions on removing trees over a certain size?

A verbal quote can mean different things to different people. That's why every estimate we provide comes with a written ...
08/20/2026

A verbal quote can mean different things to different people. That's why every estimate we provide comes with a written scope spelling out exactly what work is being done, what's included, and what the property will look like when it's finished.

No surprises about whether stump grinding is part of the price, no confusion about which limbs are coming down and which are staying. Homeowners in Franklin, Belle Meade, and Green Hills deserve to know precisely what they're agreeing to before a crew ever shows up.

It's a small thing on paper, but it reflects a bigger commitment to doing business the same honest way this company has operated since it started, three generations deep.

Has a contractor ever done work you didn't expect because the original quote wasn't specific enough?

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2231 Hillsboro Road
Franklin, TN
37069

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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+16158667056

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