Find Local Stump Grinding Companies in Knoxville, TN
No tree companies near Knoxville are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own rules for brush, permits and drop-off.
No stumps and no branches over 12 inches across.
Stump Grinding companies near Knoxville
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How to choose a stump grinding company in Knoxville
- Check what Knoxville 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 Knoxville 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?
Knoxville brush and limb pickup rules
Knoxville crews pick up brush every two weeks from the first full week of March to the last full week of October; leaves are vacuumed from November to February instead. One pile next to the street, within 5 feet of it, up to 6 x 6 x 6 feet, out by 7 a.m. Monday of your collection week. No stumps and no branches over 12 inches across. Brush from tree contractors is not collected; the contractor has to haul it away.
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Stumps and ground-up wood: No stumps and no branches over 12 inches across.
Tree permit and protected-tree rules in Knoxville
Knoxville's tree protection rules (Chapter 14, Forestry) don't apply to lots in use as a single-family or two-family home. They cover commercial, multifamily, subdivision and vacant land, where clearing more than 25% of the trees needs the urban forester's approval first. Trees in the public right-of-way are the city's.
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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
KUB (Knoxville Utilities Board), the city-owned utility, prunes trees near overhead lines and keeps 10 feet of clearance from distribution lines and 25 feet from transmission lines. It gives at least two weeks' notice before neighborhood work; questions: 865-558-6658.
Yard-waste and mulch drop-off near Knoxville
No yard-waste or mulch drop-off site near Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
Knoxville's tree protection rules (Chapter 14, Forestry) don't apply to lots in use as a single-family or two-family home. They cover commercial, multifamily, subdivision and vacant land, where clearing more than 25% of the trees needs the urban forester's approval first. Trees in the public right-of-way are the city's.
Does stump grinding need a permit?
Usually not, but call 811 before grinding so buried utility lines are marked. Knoxville's tree protection rules (Chapter 14, Forestry) don't apply to lots in use as a single-family or two-family home. They cover commercial, multifamily, subdivision and vacant land, where clearing more than 25% of the trees needs the urban forester's approval first. Trees in the public right-of-way are the city's.
Will Knoxville pick up the branches?
Knoxville crews pick up brush every two weeks from the first full week of March to the last full week of October; leaves are vacuumed from November to February instead. One pile next to the street, within 5 feet of it, up to 6 x 6 x 6 feet, out by 7 a.m. Monday of your collection week. No stumps and no branches over 12 inches across. Brush from tree contractors is not collected; the contractor has to haul it away.
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?
KUB (Knoxville Utilities Board), the city-owned utility, prunes trees near overhead lines and keeps 10 feet of clearance from distribution lines and 25 feet from transmission lines. It gives at least two weeks' notice before neighborhood work; questions: 865-558-6658.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Knoxville city center, or with an address in Knoxville, 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://brushpickup.knoxvilletn.gov/; https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/978/Yard-Waste-Compost; https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/File/PublicService/2024-brush-calendar.pdf; https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/707/Chapter-14---Forestry-PDF; https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/944/Urban-Forestry; https://www.kub.org/vegetation-management; https://www.kub.org/uploads/Vegetation_Management_Customer_Guide_2023_%28002%29.pdf.
Companies and drop-off sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-20. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates (sub-est2025), 202,021 residents. Cost: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates).