Stump Grinding in Antioch

Stump grinding in Antioch, Nashville

Antioch is one of the big growth areas in the Nashville region. It has 1970s-to-’90s subdivisions of ranches and two-stories, plenty of apartment complexes, and a steady stream of new construction on former farmland. Backyards are mostly flat and fenced, and the trees run from maples and oaks to Bradford pears and pines. Whatever left the stump, a local pro can give you a free quote to grind it out.

Need the stump fully dug out for a patio, pool or addition? See stump removal. Roots running across the lawn? See root removal. Live nearby but not sure you’re covered? We take requests across the Nashville area, including homes near county lines.

New construction on old farmland

In Antioch’s growth corridors, stump work often comes with a build: clearing a lot, opening up a backyard or making room for a driveway. Lot clearing usually means several stumps at once, so count them before you call. Extra stumps on the same visit usually cost less each. Where something is being built right on top of the spot, full stump removal is usually the right call instead of grinding.

Fenced backyards

Fenced backyards are the norm here, which means the grinder has to come through a gate. Measure your narrowest gate opening and mention it in the form. It’s the quickest way to make sure a machine that fits shows up.

Storm damage and mixed trees

Storms are the other big source of Antioch stump calls. Whether it was a maple, an oak, a Bradford pear or a pine that came down, the stump often comes with a spread of surface roots across the lawn. If roots are a problem too, see root removal.

Rentals and apartment properties

With so many rentals and apartment complexes, property managers and landlords can request quotes too. Mention how many stumps there are, where they are on the property and any parking or access limits.

Around Antioch

Quotes are available from the Hickory Hollow area, along Murfreesboro Pike and out toward Percy Priest Lake. Farther southeast, see Smyrna, and to the southwest, Nolensville.

Before you request a quote

• Measure the stump across the widest point at ground level.
• Count the stumps. Extra stumps on the same visit usually cost less each.
• Check access. Measure your narrowest gate and note slopes, fences or decks near the stump.
• Mark private lines. Sprinklers, invisible dog fences, lighting and septic lines are not marked by 811.
• Decide on cleanup. Chips left as mulch, or hauled away and backfilled with topsoil.

What it costs

Price depends mainly on stump width, number of stumps, access and cleanup. National guides put a typical single stump at about $120 to $400 (Angi, HomeGuide, checked October 2026). The Nashville cost guide explains each factor.