Nashville’s rapid growth has led to more impervious surfaces, like pavement, rooftops, and parking lots, which cause rainwater to run off the land instead of soaking in. At the same time, climate change is making Nashville’s storms harsher, with longer storms and heavier rainfall in comparison to the past. The lack of porous surfaces within urban communities often leads to overwhelmed drainage systems, increased pollution in waterways, and elevated flood risks. To mitigate this runoff in urban areas, Evergreen offers water management services to cities and neighborhoods to protect them from the risk of flooding and erosion. Read on to learn how our expert team can keep your community safe by learning the science behind our stormwater solutions.

Evergreen Infrastructure is Nashville and Middle Tennessee’s leading expert in stormwater management services, combining decades of regional experience with state-of-the-art engineering to protect urban and suburban properties from flooding and erosion. We are committed to helping property owners and communities remain compliant while also supporting long-term environmental sustainability and aesthetics. Our comprehensive approach handles every step, including designing, installation, and maintenance, to ensure that every project meets strict environmental standards and lasts for years. Whether you’re a homeowner, developer, or municipality, Evergreen Infrastructure tailors solutions to your site’s unique needs, safeguarding your investment and the community’s well-being.

Nashville’s Urban Water Management Challenges

Nashville’s mixed residential and commercial districts face unique hurdles. For example, steep terrain channels stormwater rapidly, while a combined sewer system risks overflows during heavy rainfall. Water management services from Evergreen Infrastructure mitigate these risks with solutions like detention ponds, rain gardens, permeable pavements, and bioswales. These mimic the natural water cycle by slowing, storing, or filtering rainwater to minimize runoff and replenish groundwater below. When properly maintained, stormwater management systems effectively protect ecosystems, waterways, and citizens from pollution and dangerous chemicals that could cause devastation in the community.

Reach out to Evergreen Infrastructure today to learn how we can safeguard your property and help you meet local stormwater standards.

Innovative Technologies

Today’s water management services are being revolutionized by a suite of cutting-edge technologies that turn routine inspections into continuous, data-driven oversight. These innovations include:

  • High-Resolution Remote Sensing: Using drones and satellite imagery, we are able to provide detailed elevation and surface-flow models, pointing out areas where runoff concentrates and forecasting flood risks in the surrounding area. 
  • Real-Time Sensors: Embedded in detention basins and bioretention cells continuously measure water depth, turbidity, pH levels, and pollutant loads. When any parameter reaches unsafe levels, automated telemetry instantly relays alerts via SMS or email. 
  • Geographic Information System: This system ties all information together, overlaying real-time sensor readings onto land-use and soil-type maps. This visualization helps Nashville engineers and contractors optimize maintenance routes, prioritize high-risk zones, and demonstrate permit compliance with time-stamped evidence.

Green Infrastructure Solutions

A major scientific strategy in urban water management is green infrastructure. Rather than just using concrete drains, green infrastructure uses plants, soil, and gravity to manage runoff and pollution. Examples include:

  • Rain Gardens: These shallow, planted depressions are installed beneath gutters of roofs and driveways to capture stormwater runoff and filter it into the groundwater below. It serves both aesthetic and functional purposes, providing a habitat for native plants while also mitigating downstream flooding and erosion. 
  • Bioswales and Curb Extensions: Vegetated, linear channels are often paired with widened curb areas that help slow, capture, and convey street runoff into planted soils. This traps sediments and debris in vegetation, improving water quality before releasing into waterways. 
  • Permeable Pavements: Hard surfaces are engineered to allow rainfall to pass through into an underlying aggregate layer. This reduces surface ponding and overland flow by directing water below the pavement, naturally treating pollution as it permeates to the ground level.

Ensure your Nashville property meets all stormwater standards by partnering with Evergreen Infrastructure. Call 615-533-1353 or visit us online to get started.

Economic and Community Benefits

Investing in robust water management services pays dividends far beyond flood prevention. In Nashville, well-designed stormwater systems protect critical infrastructure (roads, bridges, and public facilities) from costly damage after intense rain events. By controlling peak flows and improving water infiltration, communities reduce erosion in urban green spaces, safeguard local wildlife habitats, and preserve water quality in nearby streams. These improvements translate into healthier neighborhoods, higher property values, and lower maintenance budgets for city departments.

Beyond municipal advantages, private developers and homeowners in Nashville benefit from reduced insurance premiums and compliance with local and state regulations. Implementing proactive stormwater management can streamline permitting processes for new construction or renovations, accelerating project timelines and lowering unexpected costs. For multi-family and commercial properties, implementing biofiltration and underground detention systems can even qualify developments for sustainability certifications and green building incentives. In Nashville’s booming real estate market, these economic benefits are becoming an increasingly important differentiating factor. 

Evergreen Infrastructure: Leading Water Management Services in Nashville

When it comes to safeguarding Nashville and Middle Tennessee against the challenges of urban stormwater, there’s no substitute for proven expertise and cutting‑edge solutions. Evergreen Infrastructure stands out as an exceptional stormwater management services provider, combining deep regional knowledge with science‑driven practices to design, install, and maintain systems that protect your property and the community. From advanced bioretention gardens to smart‑sensor detention ponds, our turnkey EverCare programs ensure compliance, reduce long‑term costs, and enhance the resilience of every site we serve.

Partner with Evergreen Infrastructure today to tap into our expertise in urban water management services. Visit our website or call 615-633-1353 to request a consultation.