McMinn County · Tennessee
Tree removal in Athens, TN
Athens: 23 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 75 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Athens
- 23
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across McMinn County
- 71
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Storm record
Near Athens, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 23 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 20, 2025 · Jul 30, 2024 · May 8, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
McMinn County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 73 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 71 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, McMinn County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 85 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 17 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Athens
| Households | 6,030 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Athens Utility Board |
|---|---|
| City of Etowah | |
| Volunteer Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Athens
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- Is it an emergency?23 tree reports near Athens
- Pruning instead of removal
- Tree on power lines
- Removal day
- Should it come down?
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 Athens
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Close by
- Englewood 2 with trees
- Etowah
- Sweetwater 5 with trees