Grainger County · Tennessee
Tree removal in Rutledge, TN
Rutledge: 10 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Rutledge
- 10
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Grainger County
- 32
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Rutledge, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 10 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 27, 2024 · May 16, 2023 · May 6, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Grainger County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 33 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 32 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Grainger County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Grainger County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 64 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 12 |
| Distance to the station | 10 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Rutledge
| Households | 600 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1977 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Appalachian Electric Coop |
|---|---|
| Knoxville Utilities Board | |
| Powell Valley Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Rutledge
- Is it an emergency?10 tree reports near Rutledge
- Clearing a lota small place, about 600 households
- Should it come down?
- Cables and braces
- Choosing a crew
- Tree on power lines
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.
Map of Rutledge
Close by
- Blaine 3 with trees
- Bean Station 5 with trees