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Tree Care Resources for Middle Tennessee

Learn from Our Arborists

Our team at Tree Solutions is passionate about all things arboriculture. And we want to share our expertise with you!

This resource page is your one-stop shop for everything related to tree care in Nashville’s East Side and throughout Middle Tennessee. From seasonal maintenance tips to identifying local tree species, we provide valuable insights you won’t find anywhere else.

Whether you’re a seasoned homeowner or a proud plant parent, you’ll likely find something helpful, informative, and new in our articles written specifically for Nashville residents.

Dead tree with large bare branches and visible structural decline surrounded by healthy green trees.

Is My Tree Dangerous? A Fall Hazard Checklist for Nashville

Dead branches, cracks, decay, and other structural problems can signal a potential tree hazard. Learn what Nashville homeowners should check before winter.
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Mature tree showing one side with healthy foliage and the other side with sparse, leafless branches from drought stress or decline.

Is My Tree Dead or Just Stressed from Summer Heat?

Learn the signs of heat stress in Middle Tennessee trees, how to check for living tissue & when to give a struggling tree time to recover or consider removal.
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A heavily topped ornamental tree in a residential yard showing multiple blunt cut stubs across all major limbs, with sparse new leaf growth beginning to emerge from the cut points.

Why Tree Topping Causes Bigger Problems for Nashville Trees

Thinking about topping a tree? Learn why arborists don't recommend it and what safer pruning methods help keep Nashville trees healthy and structurally sound.
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Closeup of a slender, metallic emerald-green adult emerald ash borer beetle, roughly half an inch long, resting on a green leaf.

Is It Better to Treat or Remove an Ash Tree with Emerald Ash Borer?

Not every ash tree with emerald ash borer needs to be removed. Learn when treatment makes sense, when removal is the better option & how to tell the difference.
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A large tree branch snapped and fallen across a residential yard in Nashville after a summer storm, with green foliage still attached.

Why Trees Fail in Nashville Storms (Even if They Look Healthy)

Most storm-damaged trees showed no warning signs. Here's why healthy-looking trees fail in Nashville storms — and how structural pruning reduces your risk.
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