From October 15 through May 15 anyone starting an open-air fire within 500 feet of a forest, grassland or woodland must secure a burn permit from the Tennessee Division of Forestry.

Permits are not required for burning in containers such as a metal barrel with a ½” mesh screen cover.

To obtain a burn permit, click here

or call  877-350-BURN (2876)

To check for burn bans, click here.

IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES:

1. CHECK FOR LOCAL RESTRICTIONS & OBTAIN A BURN PERMIT IF REQUIRED

2. NOTIFY YOUR NEIGHBORS

3. KEEP WATER & TOOLS HANDY

4. ESTABLISH FIREBREAKS

5. WATCH THE WEATHER

6. CONTROL THE FIRE

7. STAY WITH YOUR FIRE