Knox County · Tennessee
Tree removal in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville: 3 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Knoxville
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Knox County
- 158
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Knoxville, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Dec 18, 2025 · Jul 30, 2024 · May 26, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Knox County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 175 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 158 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Knox County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 87 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 18 |
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Knoxville
| Households | 84,880 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1974 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | City of Clinton |
|---|---|
| City of Lenoir | |
| Knoxville Utilities Board |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Knoxville
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Knoxville
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Knox County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signs
- What changes the price?
Rules in Tennessee
Tennessee: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.