Open Burning
- Obtain a Burn Permit
- Contact your local Fire Department and inform them.
- Keep open burns 50 feet from structures or brush.
- Burn only leaves, limbs, etc.
- Do not burn trash, tires, plastics, or building materials.
- Never use gasoline to fuel any fire.
- Keep your fire small. If the wind is blowing, don't burn.
- Have a hose or other fire fighting method with you.
- Always attend your burn.
- If the fire gets out of control call 911 immediately.
Burn Permits are required from October 15 thru May 15.
For a Burn Permit Contact:
Tennessee Department of Forestry
Smyrna Fire Tower Road
Evensville, TN 37332
423-775-0151
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM