Tree Services in Antioch, TN

Metro Rules for Antioch Yards

Antioch sits inside Davidson County, so the first question is whether the tree is yours or Metro's. The answer changes who we call and what we file.

Trees in the Right-of-Way

Trees growing in the public right-of-way belong to Metro, even when they shade your driveway. Call Metro before anyone cuts or prunes one. We can look at a street tree with you and tell you what to report, but we do not touch it without Metro's approval.

Trees on Your Own Lot

A tree on a private single-family lot generally does not need a Metro permit. Development sites and lot-clearing jobs are different, since they get landscaping and tree-protection review. We check the rules before we start.

Power lines add one more layer. NES now trims for 15 feet of clearance on both sides of its lines and may remove trees under them, so never prune near a wire yourself. An ISA Certified Arborist can keep your own limbs clear of the line.

Mill Creek, Percy Priest and Wet Ground

Water sits close to the surface in much of Antioch, and trees feel it.

Creekside Sycamores and Hackberries

Sycamores and hackberries crowd the banks of Mill Creek and its feeder streams. They grow fast, shed big limbs in summer, and the bank soil can wash out from under their roots after heavy rain.

We check how much of the root plate is exposed, whether the trunk leans toward the channel and how much weight hangs past the bank. Some trees need a reduction. A few need to come down before the next flood.

Staying Off Soft Lawns

Heavy trucks sink into saturated lake and creek yards and can crush septic lines. We lay mats, lower wood on ropes to a clear spot and carry it out by hand instead of driving to the water.

Older Subdivisions Near Hickory Hollow

Housing age varies a lot here, and each era brings its own tree problems.

Bradford Pears at the End of Their Run

Bradford pears planted when yards were new now run past their typical 15 to 25 year lifespan. Their weak branch unions split in wind and ice, and the species is on Tennessee's invasive plant list. We usually suggest a redbud, dogwood or serviceberry in its place.

Maples and Oaks Over Roofs

Big maples and oaks that were saplings in the 1980s now hang over bedrooms and carports. Selective tree trimming and pruning lifts the crown off the shingles and thins the heavy ends without ruining the shape.

Ice, Wind and a Hard Winter

The January 2026 storm showed Nashville how many trees were already close to failing.

Shallow Soil, Saturated Roots

Thin limestone soil over clay gives tall trees little to hold on to after days of rain. Whole trees tip, roots and all, and they often take fences and gutters along.

Our storm damage clean up crews cut and clear fallen trees, and we can prepare insurance documentation with photos and condition notes for your adjuster.

Before the Next Round

Dead limbs and weak forks are cheaper to fix on a calm day. Pruning ahead of storm season usually costs far less than an after-hours removal, which carries an emergency premium.

Antioch Tree FAQs

Questions from Antioch homeowners.

Who handles a tree on the street in front of my house?

If it stands in the right-of-way, it is Metro's, so call them first. On your own lot, it is ours to handle.

What does a typical removal cost in Antioch?

Most single-tree removals run about $400 to $1,800. Large or hard-access trees, and crane jobs, run $1,800 to $4,000 or more.

Do you treat ash trees?

Healthy ash can often be treated in spring. Ash already thinning or dying back should come out before the wood turns brittle.