The statewide one-call center that notifies member utilities so underground lines can be marked before digging begins.
Tennessee 811 describes itself as the state one-call center that links excavators and homeowners with member utilities, so underground lines can be marked before anyone digs. Setting fence posts means digging holes, and buried gas, electric, water, sewer and communication lines may run along property edges. Owners in Nashville and across Middle Tennessee are encouraged to learn how the notification process works before any project that digs.
We are an independent company and are not part of Tennessee 811. Before we set posts, we plan around marked utilities and talk with you about where lines may run, including private lines such as irrigation, lighting and invisible pet fences that public marking may not cover. We recommend that you read the official site for the current process and timing, and we schedule work with that in mind.
Visit the official Tennessee 811 website
Notifies member utilities before digging.
Utilities mark the locations they own.
Irrigation and lighting lines may not be marked.
Requests need lead time, so plan ahead.
Protects people and underground services.
The site explains the current process.
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Public marking may not include private lines like irrigation or lighting. Tell us about them.
No. We are a private fence company and are not part of Tennessee 811. Officials make the decisions, and we help you understand the process and prepare information.
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