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.

Large tree projects, whether it's a major removal, a full-property assessment, or clearing work on a new lot, can be a s...
06/17/2026

Large tree projects, whether it's a major removal, a full-property assessment, or clearing work on a new lot, can be a significant investment. One thing that changes the equation for a lot of Franklin and Williamson County homeowners is knowing that financing is available.

Franklin Tree Service offers financing options because we know that the right time to address a tree isn't always when it's most convenient for a budget. A hazard tree near a home doesn't get safer by waiting. A dead tree leaning toward a fence doesn't stabilize on its own. And often the most cost-effective time to handle complex pruning or removal work is before a storm makes the decision for you.

Financing through Franklin Tree Service works simply: you get the work done now, by our ISA-certified crew, with no subcontractors, and you pay over time. It's the same quality, same guarantee, same personal service from a company that's been serving this area for three generations.

If you've been putting off a tree project because of the upfront cost, it's worth knowing that option exists. What's a tree situation on your property that you've been watching but haven't gotten around to addressing yet?

Middle Tennessee summers can be deceiving. We get enough rain that most homeowners don't think of drought as a local pro...
06/16/2026

Middle Tennessee summers can be deceiving. We get enough rain that most homeowners don't think of drought as a local problem, but the combination of heat, high evaporation rates, and compacted clay soils means that established trees can be showing drought stress even when the lawn looks fine.

What does drought stress look like on a tree? Wilting or curling leaves, early leaf drop, leaves that look scorched or brown at the edges without any visible pest or fungal issue, and reduced new growth are all signals. In severe cases, you'll see premature yellowing of foliage well before fall. The tricky part is that these symptoms don't always appear until weeks after the stress event occurred, so trees that look fine today may be reacting to conditions from two or three weeks ago.

Oaks, maples, and dogwoods are particularly sensitive in our area. If you have young trees planted in the last two or three years, they're at much higher risk than established trees and should be watered during extended dry stretches even when we're getting occasional rain.

When in doubt, a professional assessment is the fastest way to know what you're dealing with. Franklin Tree Service offers free estimates and our ISA-certified arborist can walk your property and give you a clear picture of what your trees need. Are there any trees on your property that have seemed off this summer, even if you can't quite put your finger on why?

Today is Arborist Appreciation Day, and we think that's worth pausing on. The professionals in this trade work in all we...
06/16/2026

Today is Arborist Appreciation Day, and we think that's worth pausing on. The professionals in this trade work in all weather, at height, with heavy equipment, and they do it because they genuinely care about trees, properties, and the communities they serve.

Every healthy tree in your neighborhood has a story, and more often than not, a trained arborist is part of it.

Arborists do far more than remove trees. They assess structural risk, diagnose disease before it spreads, plan pruning schedules that protect long-term health, and make judgment calls that keep people and property safe. The work requires years of training, an understanding of biology, and the kind of physical skill that most people don't see until something goes wrong.

If a trained arborist has helped you protect a tree you love or safely remove one that was a hazard, today's a good day to say thank you.

Summer in Middle Tennessee means heat, humidity, and the kind of sustained stress that quietly weakens trees from the in...
06/15/2026

Summer in Middle Tennessee means heat, humidity, and the kind of sustained stress that quietly weakens trees from the inside out. One of the best things you can do for your property's trees right now is canopy thinning, and most homeowners don't realize it's even an option until there's already a problem.

Thinning removes select interior branches from the canopy to improve airflow, reduce wind resistance, and let light reach the lower canopy. It doesn't change the shape of the tree or dramatically reduce its size. What it does is take pressure off the root system during the hottest weeks of the year, and it significantly lowers the risk of large limb failures during summer thunderstorms.

Franklin Tree Service uses ISA-certified arborists to assess your specific trees before any pruning begins. That's not a marketing phrase — it means the person evaluating your canopy is trained to identify stress, structural problems, and risk factors that most homeowners and unlicensed crews would walk right past.

If your trees have a lot of dense interior growth, this is a good time to have someone take a look. Is there a tree on your property you've been meaning to have assessed but haven't gotten around to yet?

Franklin Tree Service provides emergency tree removal throughout Williamson County. Our own crew. ISA-certified. Fully i...
06/12/2026

Franklin Tree Service provides emergency tree removal throughout Williamson County. Our own crew. ISA-certified. Fully insured. Day or night.

Has a storm ever brought a tree down at your place?

Franklin Tree Service offers ISA Tree Risk Assessment for homeowners and property managers throughout Franklin, Brentwoo...
06/10/2026

Franklin Tree Service offers ISA Tree Risk Assessment for homeowners and property managers throughout Franklin, Brentwood, Nolensville, Spring Hill, Green Hills, Belle Meade, and surrounding Williamson County communities.

An ISA Tree Risk Assessment is a structured, documented evaluation of a specific tree's likelihood of failure and the potential consequences. This is a higher-level diagnostic service, distinct from a general arborist inspection, that results in a formal risk rating. It evaluates structural defects, root health, canopy load, site conditions, and proximity to people and structures.

Our ISA-certified arborist and ISA Tree Risk Assessor credential is among the most specialized available in professional arboriculture. This service is particularly relevant for trees near homes or high-use areas, trees with visible structural concerns, or situations involving insurance and property liability questions.

Emerald Ash Borer is an active threat to ash trees throughout Williamson County, including Franklin, Brentwood, Spring H...
06/09/2026

Emerald Ash Borer is an active threat to ash trees throughout Williamson County, including Franklin, Brentwood, Spring Hill, and Nolensville.

Franklin Tree Service provides EAB treatment and removal for residential and commercial properties in the Franklin, TN area. Our ISA-certified arborist assesses each ash tree's condition and recommends either protective treatment for healthy trees or removal of those already significantly compromised.

EAB-infested ash trees decline rapidly. Treatment is most effective when applied before visible symptoms become severe. Key warning signs include thinning canopy from the top down, D-shaped exit holes in the bark, S-shaped feeding galleries under the surface, and increased woodpecker activity.

Free estimates available throughout Williamson County. Emergency service and financing options offered.

06/08/2026

Middle Tennessee storm season is well underway, and the trees most at risk are often the ones that look fine from the street.

Summer thunderstorms hit hardest on trees with heavy canopy load, weak branch unions, significant deadwood, or branches extending over the roof line. A targeted pruning now removes the weight and leverage that turns a strong wind gust into a broken limb through a window.

Franklin Tree Service provides professional tree trimming and pruning throughout Franklin, Brentwood, Green Hills, Belle Meade, Leiper's Fork, Nolensville, Thompson's Station, and Spring Hill. Every job is completed by our own crew with no subcontractors, guided by ISA-certified arborist expertise. Three generations of tree care experience, every job done right.

When you look at the trees on your property heading into summer, are there any branches that have been on your radar?

Williamson County development isn't slowing down, and lot clearing and land clearing in the Franklin area requires a lev...
06/05/2026

Williamson County development isn't slowing down, and lot clearing and land clearing in the Franklin area requires a level of precision that goes well beyond simply taking down whatever's in the way.

When we work on a clearing project, every decision about what comes out and what stays is informed by our ISA Certified Arborist's assessment of the existing tree canopy. Developers, custom home builders, and property owners in this market have real interest in preserving specimen trees, protecting property lines, and delivering finished lots that are ready for construction without the liability of compromised root systems or hidden structural hazards nearby.

We handle lot clearing projects with the same crew, equipment, and professional accountability that we bring to residential tree removal. That means no subcontracted chainsaw crews, documented work, and clean results. For projects in Franklin, Brentwood, College Grove, and surrounding Williamson County, we're a resource worth calling before the excavators arrive.

Are you working on a development project, property renovation, or large-scale clearing in Williamson County? What's the biggest challenge you're navigating right now?

When a tree comes down on a house at 11 PM on a Wednesday, a recorded message that says "leave your information and we'l...
06/04/2026

When a tree comes down on a house at 11 PM on a Wednesday, a recorded message that says "leave your information and we'll call you back during business hours" is not an answer.

Our 24/7 emergency availability is exactly what it sounds like. A real person you can reach. A crew that responds. We know what's at stake when a tree has come through a roof, is blocking a driveway, or has fallen on a fence with another storm system in the forecast. Franklin-area homeowners and property managers don't have the luxury of waiting until morning in those situations, and we don't make them.

Being a local, owner-operated company means our emergency response isn't routed through a national call center or dispatched to a subcontractor we've never worked with. The crew that shows up is our crew. That distinction matters, especially at 2 AM in the middle of a storm event.

We hope you never need us at that hour. But we'll be available if you do.

Have you ever dealt with a tree emergency after hours? How was the response when you called for help?

Address

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

Telephone

+16158667056

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