Stump Grinding in Hermitage

Stump grinding in Hermitage, Nashville

Hermitage, named for The Hermitage, Andrew Jackson’s home, is mostly 1960s-to-’80s subdivisions of brick ranches and split-levels, with newer developments filling in around them. The lots are flat and good-sized, and the oaks and maples that went in when those subdivisions were new have had plenty of time to get big. If one has come down and left a stump, a local pro can quote grinding 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.

When the subdivision trees age out

The typical Hermitage stump job is an aging oak or maple from the original subdivision planting, or a tree a storm brought down. Older trees usually leave a wide stump, so grab a tape measure and check the width at ground level before you call. That one number gets you a much closer quote.

Flat, roomy yards make for simpler jobs

Hermitage’s flat, good-sized lots are friendly to stump grinders. A machine can often roll straight to the stump without fighting a slope, which keeps the job quick. A fence gate, a deck or a split-level’s grade change near the stump is still worth mentioning, along with any sprinkler lines or invisible dog fence, since 811 doesn’t mark those.

Newer homes, newer plans

In the newer developments, the stump is often a smaller tree that was planted too close to the house or didn’t make it. If several stumps need to go, get them done on one visit. Extra stumps on the same trip usually cost less each than calling back later.

Around Hermitage

Quotes are available across Hermitage, along Lebanon Road and out toward the Stones River. Next door to the west is Donelson, and to the north is Old Hickory. Heading east, see Mount Juliet.

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.