Fence Installation in Etowah, TN
Trusted Fence Installation in Etowah, Tennessee
For over 50 years, Loudon County Fence has proudly served Etowah 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 Etowah
🪵 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 Etowah
We regularly install fences in:
• Athens
• Etowah
• Englewood
• Riceville
• Niota
• Calhoun
Fence & Fencing in Knoxville & East Tennessee
Etowah Fence Questions
McMinn County farm ground, and the Tennessee law that decides who pays for a boundary fence.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Etowah?
Etowah is incorporated and administers its own requirements; unincorporated McMinn County is separate. Tennessee publishes no statewide residential fence code, so confirm locally before construction.
What fence is best for cattle here?
Woven wire and board fence are the standard answers, with high-tensile on larger tracts. Cattle push and lean, so the fence has to resist steady pressure rather than just mark a line.
What about horses?
Board fence or a smooth wire system rather than barbed. Horses lean and push, and barbed causes injuries cattle generally avoid. Visibility matters too — horses need to see the fence.
Why does bracing matter more than the wire?
Because the wire is rarely what fails. Corner and gate bracing determines whether a farm fence holds. Every run pulls against its corners, and a weak corner takes the whole line out of alignment within a season.
Who is responsible for a fence between two farms?
A boundary fence 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. Full explanation.
What if we cannot agree on repair costs?
Either party may ask a judge of the court of general sessions to intervene. The judge appoints three disinterested freeholders — neutral local property owners — to examine the fence and determine the amount owed. It exists to keep these disputes cheap to settle.
Can a neighbor remove a shared fence?
Not unilaterally. Tennessee restricts removing a partition fence without mutual consent and generally requires substantial written notice. Removing or intentionally damaging another owner's fence can carry criminal penalties.
What does farm fence cost per foot?
Roughly $12 to $30 per linear foot installed depending on type, terrain and gates. Residential wood privacy runs $14–50. Costs by length.
How deep should posts be set here?
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 loose. Why depth decides it.
Do I have to call 811 on farm ground?
Yes — post holes count as excavation, and the locate takes about three business days. Private runs to barns, wells, pumps and septic fields are common on acreage and never marked. Point them out before the crew starts. Full 811 guide.
Summarized from Tennessee Code Title 44 Chapter 8, current as of 2026. General information, not legal advice. Call (865) 988-9935.
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