Fence Installation in Athens, TN
Trusted Fence Installation in Athens, Tennessee
For over 50 years, Loudon County Fence has proudly served Athens and surrounding areas with high-quality, professional fence installation.
Why Choose Loudon County Fence?
✅ Locally Owned & Veteran-Operated
As a veteran-owned business, we believe in honesty, hard work, and showing up when we say we will. Our reputation is built on trust — not gimmicks.
✅ Unlimited Contractor License
We’re fully licensed for both residential and commercial fencing — no job too big or small. From backyards to stadiums and secure government facilities, we’ve done it all.
✅ Built to Last
No bologna. No excuses. Just great fences. Our materials and craftsmanship stand the test of time — backed by decades of satisfied customers across East Tennessee.
Fence Styles We Offer in Athens
🪵 Wood Fencing – Privacy, style, and classic appeal
🧱 Vinyl Fencing – Low maintenance and clean design
🔗 Chain Link – Affordable, secure, and fast to install
🛡️ Metal & Aluminum Fences – Sleek, modern, and durable
🌾 Farm & Agricultural Fencing – For livestock, property lines, and rural spaces
Serving All of Athens
We regularly install fences in:
• Athens
• Etowah
• Englewood
• Riceville
• Niota
• Calhoun
Fence & Fencing in Knoxville & East Tennessee
Athens & McMinn County Fence Questions
McMinn County is the southern end of our service area — farm ground, small towns, and long property lines.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Athens, TN?
Athens is incorporated and administers its own requirements; unincorporated McMinn County is handled separately. Confirm with the relevant office before construction — the answer differs depending on which side of the city line your lot sits.
Is there a statewide fence height limit in Tennessee?
No. Tennessee does not publish a statewide residential fence code. Every town and county writes its own, and the thresholds vary considerably — Farragut allows seven feet without a permit while Maryville treats anything over six as an accessory structure.
What fence works best for cattle and horses here?
Woven wire and board fence for most livestock, high-tensile on larger tracts. Horses do better with board or a smooth wire system than with barbed. In every case, corner and gate bracing determines whether the fence holds — not the wire.
What does farm fence cost per foot?
Roughly $12–30 per linear foot installed, depending on type, terrain and gates. Residential runs about $14–50 for wood privacy and $19–60 for vinyl. Full 2026 cost breakdown by material.
Who is responsible for a fence between two farms?
A fence on the boundary is a partition fence under Tennessee Code 44-8-202, and adjoining owners generally share the cost of building and repairing it. Where one property is agricultural and the other is not, the non-agricultural owner may file a written disclaimer of responsibility. How Tennessee handles disputes.
What if neighbors cannot agree on repair costs?
Tennessee has an out-of-court process. Either party may ask a judge of the court of general sessions to intervene, and the judge appoints three disinterested freeholders to examine the fence and determine the amount owed. It exists specifically to keep these disputes cheap to resolve.
How deep should posts be set in McMinn County soil?
About a third of the above-ground height, minimum near 24 inches, and deeper for gate and corner posts. Expansive clay swells wet and shrinks dry, which is what works shallow posts out of plumb. Why depth matters more than material.
Can you repair an existing fence rather than replace it?
Often yes. If the posts are sound, repair is usually the better value. If posts are leaning or rotted at grade, replacement is normally cheaper than repeated fixes — you end up paying twice otherwise.
Do you cover Etowah, Englewood, Niota and Riceville?
Yes — the whole of McMinn County. Farm and pasture fence, chain link, wood privacy, gates and repair work. We have been working this end of the region since 1973.
Do I have to call 811 before digging?
Yes. Post holes count as excavation under Tennessee law — budget about three business days. On farm ground, private runs to barns, wells, pumps and septic fields are common and never marked by the locate. Full 811 guide.
General information current as of 2026. Requirements differ between incorporated municipalities and unincorporated McMinn County — confirm before construction. Not legal advice.
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