Beginning October 15th , anyone burning leaves or natural debris must obtain a burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF). Burn permits are free and available at www.BurnSafeTN.org or by using the MyTN mobile app. Online permits are issued 7 days a week, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time. Always obtain a permit on the day you intend to burn any size leaf, brush, or debris pile or conduct prescribed fires. Burning without a permit is a Class C misdemeanor. Leaving a fire unattended is a Class B misdemeanor, and fires must be fully extinguished by the permit’s expiration.
You may also call 877-350-BURN (2876) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Central.
Citizens inside city limits should check local regulations before burning.