TREE Program: Trimming Reduces Electrical Emergencies

Your Protection

When planting new trees, failure to provide adequate growing space and setback from overhead lines will soon lead to the need for unwanted trimming or removal.  Tall-growing trees planted too close to homes, buildings, and power lines frequently lead to property damage and interruption to public services and power outages during heavy snow, ice and severe wind storms. 

The City of Murfreesboro Urban Environmental Department is active at local and state levels in educating individuals in selecting the right tree for your planting location.  For more information about planting the right tree near power lines, please call the City of Murfreesboro Urban Environmental Department at 615.895.8058.