Find Local Stump Grinding Companies in Clarksville, TN
No tree companies near Clarksville are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own rules for brush, permits and drop-off.
Stumps, limbs from topped trees and limbs cut by a commercial tree service are not picked up.
Stump Grinding companies near Clarksville
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How to choose a stump grinding company in Clarksville
- Check what Clarksville does with stumps and grindings (below) and call 811 so buried lines are marked.
- Shortlist two or three local companies and confirm they grind stumps of your size.
- Measure the stump across at ground level; many companies price by the inch.
- Ask how deep they grind and whether surface roots are included.
- Ask whether the grindings are hauled away or left to fill the hole.
Typical stump grinding cost
Grinding one stump typically costs $150 to $300, with a national average around $200. Many companies price by stump width ($2 to $5 per inch) with a minimum charge of about $100, and full stump and root removal costs more, about $200 to $700.
National figures, not Clarksville prices: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates). Get a written price before work starts.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is the price per stump or per inch, and is there a minimum charge?
- How deep below the ground do you grind?
- Are surface roots included?
- Do you haul the grindings away or leave them?
- Do you carry liability insurance in case the grinder throws a stone through a window?
Clarksville brush and limb pickup rules
Clarksville's Street Department picks up yard debris free for city addresses during a spring clean-up (late March to May 1) and a fall clean-up (October 5 to 31 in 2026), by request at 931-645-7464. Limbs must be cut to 8 feet or shorter and under 18 inches across, placed within 10 feet of the road but not in the street or ditch. Stumps, limbs from topped trees and limbs cut by a commercial tree service are not picked up.
Source: clarksvilletn.gov clarksvilletn.gov
Stumps and ground-up wood: Stumps, limbs from topped trees and limbs cut by a commercial tree service are not picked up.
Tree permit and protected-tree rules in Clarksville
Clarksville's tree code needs the City Forester's permission before cutting or removing a tree in a street, park, right-of-way or other public place (City Forestry, 931-553-2444). Trees on your own lot are not covered.
Source: library.municode.com clarksvilletn.gov
Grinding a stump usually needs no permit, but call 811 before any digging so buried gas, power and water lines are marked first; it's free.
Trees near power lines
CDE Lightband, the city's electric department, trims near its lines (about 15 feet of clearance from 13,000-volt lines). Trees marked red are scheduled for trimming and a red X means removal; Right of Way team: 931-648-8151.
Source: cdelightband.com cdelightband.com
Yard-waste and mulch drop-off near Clarksville
No yard-waste or mulch drop-off site near Clarksville is mapped in OpenStreetMap yet. Use the city's curbside rules above, or ask the company you hire to haul the wood away.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Clarksville?
Clarksville's tree code needs the City Forester's permission before cutting or removing a tree in a street, park, right-of-way or other public place (City Forestry, 931-553-2444). Trees on your own lot are not covered.
Does stump grinding need a permit?
Usually not, but call 811 before grinding so buried utility lines are marked. Clarksville's tree code needs the City Forester's permission before cutting or removing a tree in a street, park, right-of-way or other public place (City Forestry, 931-553-2444). Trees on your own lot are not covered.
Will Clarksville pick up the branches?
Clarksville's Street Department picks up yard debris free for city addresses during a spring clean-up (late March to May 1) and a fall clean-up (October 5 to 31 in 2026), by request at 931-645-7464. Limbs must be cut to 8 feet or shorter and under 18 inches across, placed within 10 feet of the road but not in the street or ditch. Stumps, limbs from topped trees and limbs cut by a commercial tree service are not picked up.
How much does it cost?
Grinding one stump typically costs $150 to $300, with a national average around $200. Many companies price by stump width ($2 to $5 per inch) with a minimum charge of about $100, and full stump and root removal costs more, about $200 to $700. These are national figures, not local quotes.
Who handles a tree touching a power line?
CDE Lightband, the city's electric department, trims near its lines (about 15 feet of clearance from 13,000-volt lines). Trees marked red are scheduled for trimming and a red X means removal; Right of Way team: 931-648-8151.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Clarksville city center, or with an address in Clarksville, tagged as an arborist or tree service or with tree or stump work in their name. We don't publish ratings or reviews, and companies can claim or correct a listing.
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Sources
City rules, checked October 2026: https://clarksvilletn.gov/1397/Services; https://www.clarksvilletn.gov/CivicAlerts.asp?AID=3610&ARC=4906; https://library.municode.com/tn/clarksville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT1ADOFPE_CH17TRMAFOTRBO; https://www.clarksvilletn.gov/1299/City-Forestry; https://cdelightband.com/residential/energy/reliability/; https://cdelightband.com/vegetation-management-consent/.
Companies and drop-off sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-20. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates (sub-est2025), 188,829 residents. Cost: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates).