Cocke County · Tennessee
Tree removal in Newport, TN
Newport: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Newport
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Cocke County
- 43
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Newport, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Cocke County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 45 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 43 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Cocke County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 85 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 16 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Newport
| Households | 3,160 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1973 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | City of Newport |
|---|---|
| French Broad Elec Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Newport
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1973, among older trees
- Arborist assessment
- Removal day
- Pruning instead of removal
- What changes the price?
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.