Knox County · Tennessee
Tree removal in Karns, TN
Karns, in Knox County: 158 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 Knox County
- 158
(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
Knox County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 175 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 158 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Knox County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 68 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 10 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Karns
| Households | 1,440 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1994 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | City of Clinton |
|---|---|
| City of Lenoir | |
| Knoxville Utilities Board |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Karns
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Knox County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?
- Warning signs
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.