Find Local Stump Grinding Companies in Murfreesboro, TN
No tree companies near Murfreesboro are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own rules for brush, permits and drop-off.
Murfreesboro collects brush and limbs free of charge, aiming to circle the city every 14 to 21 days.
Stump Grinding companies near Murfreesboro
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Company data © OpenStreetMap contributors. No ratings or reviews; the order is by distance from the city center.
How to choose a stump grinding company in Murfreesboro
- Check what Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro 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?
Murfreesboro brush and limb pickup rules
Murfreesboro collects brush and limbs free of charge, aiming to circle the city every 14 to 21 days. Put one pile parallel to the street at the front property line, limbs no longer than 6 feet or thicker than 8 inches, clear of mailboxes, meters and low power lines. Lumber or trash in the pile means it won't be taken.
Source: murfreesborotn.gov library.municode.com
Stumps: the city pages we checked don't say stumps are collected at the curb, so plan for the company to haul or leave the grindings.
Tree permit and protected-tree rules in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro requires a free permit, requested at least three working days ahead, to prune, remove or otherwise disturb a tree in a public area such as the street right-of-way (City Arborist, Street Department, 615-893-4380). Trees on private property generally don't need one.
Source: library.municode.com murfreesborotn.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
Don't cut limbs near a power line yourself. Call the electric utility named on your bill: utilities clear trees from their main lines and can usually arrange a temporary disconnect of the line to your house so a tree crew can work safely.
Yard-waste and mulch drop-off near Murfreesboro
The city mulching facility at 4765 Florence Road takes brush, limbs and leaves (Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.), and the mulch made there is given away free. Source: murfreesborotn.gov
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro requires a free permit, requested at least three working days ahead, to prune, remove or otherwise disturb a tree in a public area such as the street right-of-way (City Arborist, Street Department, 615-893-4380). Trees on private property generally don't need one.
Does stump grinding need a permit?
Usually not, but call 811 before grinding so buried utility lines are marked. Murfreesboro requires a free permit, requested at least three working days ahead, to prune, remove or otherwise disturb a tree in a public area such as the street right-of-way (City Arborist, Street Department, 615-893-4380). Trees on private property generally don't need one.
Will Murfreesboro pick up the branches?
Murfreesboro collects brush and limbs free of charge, aiming to circle the city every 14 to 21 days. Put one pile parallel to the street at the front property line, limbs no longer than 6 feet or thicker than 8 inches, clear of mailboxes, meters and low power lines. Lumber or trash in the pile means it won't be taken.
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?
Don't cut limbs near a power line yourself. Call the electric utility named on your bill: utilities clear trees from their main lines and can usually arrange a temporary disconnect of the line to your house so a tree crew can work safely.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Murfreesboro city center, or with an address in Murfreesboro, 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.
Related pages
Sources
City rules, checked October 2026: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/258/Yard-Waste-Collection; https://library.municode.com/tn/murfreesboro/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH14GAWETROTSOWA; https://library.municode.com/tn/murfreesboro/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH32.5TRMA_S32.5-10APBOZOAP; https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/1538/Urban-Forestry; https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/solidwaste.
Companies and drop-off sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-20. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates (sub-est2025), 171,178 residents. Cost: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates).