Lookout Mountain is really two towns: Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, at the north end near Point Park, and Lookout Mountain, Georgia, across the state line along Scenic Highway. Both have quiet, wooded streets, older homes on generous lots, and some of the largest residential trees in the area. Both also have steep grades, stone walls, narrow roads, and limited places to park a truck.
Mountain-specific challenges
- Very large, very old trees. Many oaks and hickories on the mountain were there long before the houses. Removing one safely can take a full crew a full day.
- Getting equipment up. The roads up the mountain, like Ochs Highway and Scenic Highway, are steep and winding. Crews plan which trucks, chippers and lifts can make the trip and where they can set up.
- Stone walls, gardens and slate roofs. Older properties often have features that can't be replaced if a limb lands on them. Expect careful rigging, and ask how the crew will protect them.
- Bluff lots. Wood can't be dropped toward the edge. It has to be lowered and carried back up.
Two states, two sets of rules
Your side of the line decides which town rules apply, which 811 center locates utilities before stump grinding, and which electric provider handles lines near your trees. If you're not sure which state your lot is in, check your property tax bill.
Keep the trees that matter
The tree canopy is a big part of why people live on the mountain. Often the right answer is removing one problem tree, a dead pine or a split oak, and pruning the rest, rather than clearing. A good crew will tell you which trees are worth keeping. See trimming and pruning and signs of a hazard tree.
Get a Lookout Mountain quote
Call (423) 356-6500 or use the form below. Tell us which side of the state line you're on and send photos of the tree and your driveway.
Common questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree on Lookout Mountain?
Lookout Mountain, Tennessee and Lookout Mountain, Georgia are separate towns in different states, each with its own ordinances. Before removing a large tree, especially near the street, call your town hall and ask. Trees on public land and park property are off limits.
Which 811 do I call?
It depends on which side of the state line you live on. Tennessee addresses call Tennessee 811, and Georgia addresses call Georgia 811. Dialing 811 from a local phone reaches the right one.