The employee-owned Chattanooga tree service growing a healthier canopy
We are arborists who believe the best Chattanooga tree service protects trees as often as it removes them. Here is who we are and why ownership changes everything.
Our story and what employee ownership means for you
Chattanooga Tree Wardens was built on a simple conviction: the people who climb the trees, run the saws, and clean up the yard should share in the company they make successful. That is why we are 100% employee owned. When you hire us, the crew standing in your driveway are not interchangeable labor. They are owners with their reputations and their livelihoods tied to the quality of the work.
For you, that ownership shows up in the details. It means a crew that double-checks the rigging, protects your turf and fence line, and takes the time to explain why we are recommending a particular approach. It means someone who cares whether the pruning cut heals cleanly two seasons from now, because they intend to still be here, still serving this community. Employee ownership is not a marketing line for us. It is the structure that keeps our incentives pointed at doing right by your trees and your property.
We are proud to be part of Chattanooga's working landscape, from the historic canopies of North Chattanooga to the steep, rocky lots of Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain. This is our home, and we treat every job like it is happening in our own backyard.
A tree health and preservation philosophy
Most tree companies are removal companies that happen to prune. We are the opposite. Our arborists are trained to read a tree the way a doctor reads a patient, looking at structure, vigor, root health, soil, and the targets around it before recommending anything.
Diagnose before we cut
We identify what is actually wrong, whether it is a pest, a fungal issue, poor past pruning, or construction stress, so the fix addresses the cause.
Preserve what can be saved
Cabling, bracing, structural pruning, and treatment plans can extend the safe, healthy life of a mature tree by years or decades.
Remove responsibly
When a tree truly must come down, we do it safely and cleanly, and we help you think about what to plant in its place.
Training the next generation of Chattanooga arborists
Skilled arborists do not appear overnight. It takes years of mentorship to master climbing, rigging, tree biology, and the judgment that keeps everyone safe. Our apprenticeship program is how we invest in that future, giving people entering the trade a structured path to real mastery of arboriculture.
That investment pays off for the whole region. Better-trained arborists mean healthier trees, safer work, and a stronger urban forest for Chattanooga to enjoy for generations. Every apprentice we train is another set of expert hands caring for the canopy we all share.
The values behind our work
Trees first
We measure success by the health of the canopy we leave behind, not the number of trees we take down.
Safety without shortcuts
Every job is planned around protecting our crew, your family, and your property. We do it right, not just fast.
Ownership and accountability
As employee-owners, we answer to each other and to you. We stand behind the work with our name on it.
Mastery through mentorship
We train deliberately, passing arboriculture knowledge to the next generation of Chattanooga tree care pros.
Safety and standards
Tree work is one of the more hazardous trades, and we treat it that way. Our crews follow industry best practices for climbing, rigging, and job-site safety, and we carry the protection you should expect from any professional Chattanooga tree service before letting them onto your property.
Before you hire anyone to work in your trees, it is always smart to confirm their credentials and coverage. Here are ours, and we are glad to provide documentation on request.
Credentials & insurance
- ISA Certified ArboristsCredentialed through the International Society of Arboriculture on every crew we send out.
- TCIA member companyProud member of the Tree Care Industry Association, committed to its safety and professionalism standards.
- Licensed & fully insuredCarrying general liability and workers' compensation coverage for tree care in Tennessee.
- ANSI A300 & Z133 trainedWork follows ANSI A300 pruning standards and ANSI Z133 safety requirements for arboricultural operations.
The roles on every crew
Every member of our team is an employee-owner invested in Chattanooga's trees. Here is who shows up when you book a job.
Certified Arborist & Crew Lead
ISA Certified Arborist
Diagnoses tree health, plans each job, and leads the crew on site so the work matches the estimate.
Climber & Rigging Specialist
Trained in ANSI Z133 safety standards
Handles technical climbs, controlled dismantling, and rigging on tight urban lots and steep ridge properties.
Apprentice Arborist
In our hands-on apprenticeship program
Learning climbing, tree biology, and safe rigging on the path to becoming a certified employee-owner.
Want to build a career in arboriculture?
If you are serious about learning the craft and becoming an owner in a company that values doing tree work the right way, we want to hear from you. Reach out about our apprenticeship program and open positions.
Let's take care of your trees
From a single pruning visit to an ongoing preservation plan, our employee-owners are ready to help. Request a free estimate today.