Unicoi County · Tennessee
Tree removal in Erwin, TN
Erwin, in Unicoi County: 8 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Unicoi County
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(844) 505-0950 Free call · answered 24/7
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Unicoi County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 8 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 8 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Unicoi County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 98 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 24 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Erwin
| Households | 2,760 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1965 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | City of Elizabethton |
|---|---|
| French Broad Elec Member Corp | |
| Mountain Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Unicoi County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Erwin
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1965, among older trees
- Pruning instead of removal
- Permits and rules
- Arborist assessment
- Should it come down?
- Calling the line
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.