KUB is proud of its Vegetation Management Program and the work it does to maintain safe and reliable electric service, as well as healthy trees. Help us get this process off to an early start by planting the right tree in the right place.

If you plan to plant a tree in your yard, you can help reduce power outages for you and your neighbors by following these simple steps to smart landscaping: 

 

Choose The Right Tree

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Before making your selection, be sure to determine how tall and wide the tree will be at maturity and how deep the root system will be.

Select a native plant, which will require less water, fertilizer, and pesticides to maintain. A list of native plants and trees can be found here.

Choose The Right Spot

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Remember to look up to make sure you are clear of any power lines. Pick your spot based on the mature size of your tree to ensure there will be enough clearance as it grows. (Click the diagram below to enlarge it.)

Call Before You Dig

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Tennessee law requires homeowners to call 811 at least three business days before you dig to have underground utilities marked for free.

Dig-ins on underground utility lines can be dangerous to you and to crews who must make repairs, and repairs are costly. Damage to the lines can also disrupt service to your entire neighborhood.

 

Pad Mounted Transformers

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Please keep landscaping, fencing, etc., at least six feet away from the front of pad mounted transformers and at least three feet from the back and sides. Allow room for plants to grow and still meet the clearance requirements at maturity.

KUB crews may need to remove obstructions within this safety zone during maintenance or outage repairs. KUB does not replace any obstructions that have to be removed.