1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
Verified from official government sources
Murfreesboro's Tree Preservation Ordinance requires a permit from the City Arborist to plant, prune, remove, or disturb any tree on city property, including street and park trees. No permit is required to remove a healthy tree on private property. Unincorporated county issues no tree permits.
Murfreesboro City Code Sec. 34-6(a) (Permits Required)
No person other than the City Arborist, his/her designee, or a contractor employed by the Arborist, may perform any of the following acts without first obtaining a permit: Plant on city-owned property, or treat, prune, remove, or otherwise disturb any tree, shrub, or other plant located on city property
1 cities in Rutherford County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
See every category we cover for Rutherford County — parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Rutherford County Ordinance Hub →