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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.

Mature trees are a big part of what makes Franklin and Brentwood neighborhoods feel established. Over time, though, a de...
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?

An ISA certification isn't a one-time diploma. To keep the credential, an ISA Certified Arborist has to keep learning, e...
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?

Picture a mature oak's roots and most people imagine a mirror image of the canopy reaching deep underground. In reality,...
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?

As the leaves come down across Franklin, a lot of homeowners are noticing round green clumps sitting high in otherwise b...
10/20/2026

As the leaves come down across Franklin, a lot of homeowners are noticing round green clumps sitting high in otherwise bare trees. That's American mistletoe, and it is especially common in hackberries, elms, and some oaks around Williamson County. It stays green all winter, so late fall is when it finally shows itself.

Mistletoe is a parasitic plant. It sends roots into the branch and pulls water and nutrients from the host tree. A clump or two rarely causes serious harm, but heavy infestations can weaken limbs, cause dieback beyond the point of attachment, and add stress to trees already dealing with drought or age.

Pulling clumps off only removes the visible part, and it usually grows back from the roots left in the branch. The lasting fix is pruning out infected limbs where it makes sense structurally, which depends on how many branches are affected and where. Our ISA Certified Arborist can look at the pattern and recommend whether to prune, monitor, or leave it be.

How many mistletoe clumps can you count from your back porch now that the leaves are falling?

Emerald ash borer has been working its way through Middle Tennessee for years, and ash trees in Franklin, Brentwood, and...
10/19/2026

Emerald ash borer has been working its way through Middle Tennessee for years, and ash trees in Franklin, Brentwood, and across Williamson County are still in its path. The beetle's larvae tunnel under the bark and cut off the tree's ability to move water and nutrients. Once an ash is badly infested, removal is usually the only safe option.

The good news is that a healthy ash doesn't have to be lost. Emerald Ash Borer Treatment, applied on a regular schedule, protects trees that are still in good condition and preserves mature shade that would take decades to replace. The key is catching it while most of the canopy is still full.

As leaves drop this fall, it is a good moment to take stock. Thinning at the top of the crown, D-shaped exit holes in the bark, woodpecker damage, or sprouts along the lower trunk can all point to EAB. Our ISA Certified Arborist can confirm whether a tree is an ash, judge whether it is a good treatment candidate, and plan protection for the right application window.

Do you know whether any of the trees on your property are ash, and have you noticed thinning at the top of them?

Middle Tennessee's fall storm season can bring fast-moving lines of wind and rain, and when a tree comes down on a house...
10/16/2026

Middle Tennessee's fall storm season can bring fast-moving lines of wind and rain, and when a tree comes down on a house, the next few hours matter. Here is what our emergency storm work looks like from the first call to a cleared roofline.

First comes safety. We ask whether anyone is hurt, whether power lines are involved, and whether the home is still safe to occupy. Lines are always the utility's job first. Once the area is secure, our crew assesses how the tree is resting, because a trunk lying on a roof is often holding tension that can shift the moment a cut is made.

Then we remove the weight in a planned sequence, using rigging and lowering lines so each piece comes off without adding damage. We tarp openings when needed, clean up the debris, and document the work with photos that help with your insurance claim. Because we do not use subcontractors, the same trained crew handles every step.

Has a storm ever brought a tree or big limb down on your property, and what do you wish you had known in the moment?

Franklin Tree Service did not start with a business plan. It started with a kid tagging along on tree jobs, learning the...
10/15/2026

Franklin Tree Service did not start with a business plan. It started with a kid tagging along on tree jobs, learning the trade from his father, the same way his father had learned it before him. Three generations later, the lessons from those early days still shape how every job is run.

Some of those lessons are technical: how to read the way a limb will fall, how to rig a heavy piece so it lands exactly where it should, how to make a pruning cut the tree can actually heal from. Others are about character. Show up when you said you would. Answer questions the same day. Never hand a customer's property off to someone you have not trained yourself.

That last one is why we do not use subcontractors. The people who walk your property and talk through the plan are part of the same crew that does the work. It is a simple standard, and it comes straight from the way this trade was taught to us.

What is something a parent or grandparent taught you that you still do the same way today?

When a home goes on the market in Brentwood, Green Hills, or downtown Franklin, the first photo buyers see almost always...
10/14/2026

When a home goes on the market in Brentwood, Green Hills, or downtown Franklin, the first photo buyers see almost always includes the trees. A healthy, well-shaped oak framing the front walk tells a buyer the property has been cared for. A tree with dead limbs, branches dragging on the roof, or a crowded, overgrown canopy raises questions before anyone steps inside.

Mature trees are one of the few parts of a property that cannot be added quickly. That makes them valuable, but only when they read as an asset instead of a project. Home inspectors and buyers' agents often note overhanging limbs, deadwood, and trees close to the foundation, and those notes can turn into negotiation points late in a sale.

If you are thinking about listing in the coming months, a little care now goes a long way. Clearing deadwood, lifting limbs off the roofline, and opening up the canopy so light reaches the lawn all help the property photograph and show at its best. Our ISA Certified Arborist can also point out anything an inspector is likely to flag, so there are no surprises later.

When you bought your home, did the trees on the property play a part in your decision?

Drive through almost any Franklin, Spring Hill, or Brentwood neighborhood built in the past few decades and you will see...
10/13/2026

Drive through almost any Franklin, Spring Hill, or Brentwood neighborhood built in the past few decades and you will see Bradford pears lining the streets and front yards. They were planted for their fast growth and spring blooms, and many of them are now reaching the age when they start to fall apart.

The problem is built into the tree's structure. Bradford pears grow many upright limbs from nearly the same point on the trunk, with narrow, V-shaped unions that trap bark inside instead of forming strong wood. As the tree gets larger and heavier, those unions weaken, and one gusty storm or ice load can split the tree right down the middle.

Fall is a good time to take a look before winter weather arrives. Watch for cracks running down from a branch union, limbs that have started to spread apart, or a canopy that has grown wide and dense. Many homeowners are also choosing to replace aging pears with sturdier, longer-lived trees like native oaks, maples, or redbuds, which offer far more for the decades ahead.

Is there a Bradford pear in your yard, and has it ever dropped a limb on you?

Most tree companies can tell you whether a tree looks healthy. A Tree Risk Assessment answers a harder and more useful q...
10/12/2026

Most tree companies can tell you whether a tree looks healthy. A Tree Risk Assessment answers a harder and more useful question: how likely is this tree, or a part of it, to fail, and what would it hit if it did?

Franklin Tree Service has an ISA Tree Risk Assessor on staff, a credential that goes a step beyond ISA Certified Arborist. The assessment follows a structured process. We look at the tree's species and age, the root zone and soil, the trunk for cracks, decay, and cavities, and the crown for weak unions, deadwood, and heavy end weight. Just as important, we look at the target: your roof, driveway, play area, or the neighbor's fence.

The result is a clear, documented picture of the risk and a set of options to reduce it, which might be targeted pruning, cabling, monitoring, or in some cases removal. For a large oak or tulip poplar standing over a home in Brentwood or Belle Meade, that kind of clarity can mean keeping a treasured tree with confidence instead of worrying about it every time the wind picks up.

Is there one big tree on your property you find yourself watching whenever a storm rolls through?

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2231 Hillsboro Road
Franklin, TN
37069

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