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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.

11/02/2026

Late fall makes dead trees easy to pick out of a Franklin or Brentwood yard. Once the healthy trees go bare, the ones that never leafed fully this year, shed bark in plates, or carry twigs that snap instead of bend are much easier to identify.

A dead hardwood does not hold together like a healthy one. The wood dries and weakens, the roots lose their grip, and limbs or the whole trunk can fail in a gust or after the heavy rain Middle Tennessee gets through winter.

Taking one down now, while the weather is calmer and the ground is firmer, is easier on the crew and on your lawn. We rig and lower the sections so a tree near a house, fence, or driveway comes down in a controlled way, and the area is cleaned up when we finish.

Every removal starts with an assessment from an ISA Certified Arborist who can tell a truly dead tree from one that is only dormant. Is there a tree in your yard you have been waiting to see leaf out again?

10/31/2026

Something wicked this way grows!

This Halloween, leave the spooky trees to the haunted forests and let the professionals help keep your property looking its best.

Wishing our customers, friends, and neighbors a safe and spooktacular Halloween!

Have a BOO-tiful day! 👻

10/30/2026

Clearing a lot for a new home in Spring Hill, Thompson's Station, or out toward Leiper's Fork is not just about removing trees. The best builds we see in Williamson County keep a few good, mature trees that give the new house shade, privacy, and a sense that it has always been there.

That is why our lot clearing starts with a walk-through before any equipment moves. Our ISA Certified Arborist and Tree Risk Assessor looks at each significant tree's health, structure, and species, along with where the house, driveway, and utilities will go. Healthy hardwoods in the right spots are flagged to keep, while weak, declining, or poorly placed trees are marked for removal.

From there, we clear what needs to go, grind stumps, and protect the root zones of the trees that stay so construction does not undo the planning. Because our own crew handles the work, the trees you chose to keep get the same care at the end of the job as at the beginning.

A few well-chosen trees can make a brand-new house feel like home. If you were building on a wooded lot, which would you hold onto first: shade, privacy, or the oldest tree on the property?

10/29/2026

One decision shapes almost everything about how Franklin Tree Service works: we do not use subcontractors. The people who walk your property and talk through the job are the same team that shows up with the equipment on the day the work gets done.

It sounds simple, but it matters. Our crew is trained to our standards, covered by our insurance, and accountable to us and to you. Nothing gets lost between the estimate and the work, and details you mentioned at the first visit, like the garden bed to protect or the gate to keep closed for the dog, make it to the job site.

Keeping the work in-house also lets us take on the right jobs and do each one well. It is the same approach this business was built on: learn the craft, do the work yourself, and stand behind it. For homeowners in Franklin, Brentwood, and the surrounding communities, it means one team, start to finish.

Accountability is easier when there is no one else to point to. When you hire for work around your home, does it matter to you who actually shows up to do the job?

10/28/2026

If a tree has gotten too tall for comfort, the quick fix many people see around Middle Tennessee is topping, which means cutting the main stems back to stubs. It looks decisive. Unfortunately, it is one of the most harmful things you can do to a tree, and ISA standards specifically advise against it.

Topping removes a large share of the leaves a tree needs to make food, which starves it right when it needs energy to heal. The big stub cuts rarely close properly and become entry points for decay. The tree responds by pushing out dense clusters of fast, weakly attached sprouts that are far more likely to break off in a storm.

There are better options. Reduction pruning shortens limbs back to a healthy lateral branch so the tree keeps its natural shape, and clearance pruning addresses specific concerns over roofs and driveways. When a tree truly is too large or risky for its spot, an honest risk assessment may point to a planned removal and a better-suited replacement.

A tree pruned the right way rarely needs drastic cuts later. Have you seen a topped tree in your neighborhood and wondered whether it would ever recover?

10/27/2026

Keep your property safe, healthy, and looking its best with Franklin Tree Service!
From professional tree trimming and pruning to tree removal and emergency storm cleanup, our experienced team is ready to handle your tree care needs with skill and attention to detail.

Locally owned, committed to quality, and here when you need us!

10/26/2026

On many properties in Belle Meade, Green Hills, and downtown Franklin, a large tree that needs to come out is surrounded by things nobody wants touched: a slate roof, a stone wall, mature boxwoods, a pool, or a carefully kept lawn. There is no room to simply fell it, and dropping big pieces is not an option.

That is where rigging comes in. A climber works up the tree, cutting it into manageable sections, and each piece is tied off and lowered on ropes controlled from the ground. Friction devices let the ground crew ease heavy wood down slowly and land it exactly where it needs to go, away from the house and the plantings.

It takes more planning and more skill than a standard removal, which is exactly why we do it ourselves. Franklin Tree Service does not use subcontractors, and our ISA Certified Arborist and Tree Risk Assessor plans each rigging job before the first cut is made.

When we leave, the stump can be ground and the yard cleaned up so the space is ready for whatever comes next. Is there a big tree on your property that you have always wondered how anyone could safely take down?

10/23/2026

Mature trees are a big part of what makes Franklin and Brentwood neighborhoods feel established. Over time, though, a dense canopy can shade out lawns and gardens, trap moisture, and catch a lot of wind. Crown thinning is the pruning service that addresses all three without changing the character of the tree.

Done properly, thinning selectively removes smaller branches throughout the crown, focusing on crossing, rubbing, weak, and crowded limbs. The goal is to open the canopy evenly so light and air reach the interior while keeping the tree's natural shape. Good practice removes only a modest share of live foliage in one visit, and the interior branches stay in place so limbs keep their strength.

What thinning is not: stripping out every inner branch and leaving foliage only at the tips, or cutting the top back to stubs. Both weaken the tree and invite decay. Late fall and winter are a good time to thin many species, since the branch structure is easy to see once the leaves are off.

Is there a corner of your yard where the grass gave up years ago because of shade from a big tree?

10/22/2026

An ISA certification isn't a one-time diploma. To keep the credential, an ISA Certified Arborist has to keep learning, earning continuing education credits on everything from tree biology and pruning science to rigging and safety. The ISA Tree Risk Assessor qualification has its own renewal requirements, too.

At Franklin Tree Service, we treat that as part of the job, not a chore. Tree care keeps changing. Research on pruning cuts, treatment options for pests like emerald ash borer, and better rigging methods all show up first in the classes and workshops that keep our credentials current, and what we learn there ends up on your property.

It also fits how this business started: a trade learned by watching, asking, and doing the work alongside someone who knew more. Staying a student is part of setting a high standard, and it is why we are comfortable explaining the reason behind every recommendation we make.

What's a skill from your own line of work that you've had to relearn because the best way of doing it changed?

10/21/2026

Picture a mature oak's roots and most people imagine a mirror image of the canopy reaching deep underground. In reality, most of a tree's roots live in the top 12 to 18 inches of soil, and they often spread two to three times wider than the canopy itself.

That matters any time you dig. A trench for irrigation or a new utility line, a patio footing, a pool excavation, or even a pallet of pavers parked under the canopy for a week can cut or crush the roots that feed the tree. The damage doesn't show right away, which is why so many homeowners never connect a declining tree to a project that happened years earlier.

If you are planning outdoor work this fall or winter, bring the trees into the plan early. Routing trenches around the root zone, boring under roots instead of cutting through them, and fencing off the area under the canopy can save a tree that took decades to grow. Our ISA Certified Arborist is glad to walk the site before the digging starts.

Do you have a backyard project on the list for the coming year, and is there a big tree anywhere near where it's going?

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

Website

http://FranklinTree.com/

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