It's Time For Burn Permits

Beginning October 15th, Tennesseans must obtain a free burn permit before burning leaves or natural debris or conducting prescribed burns. 

As wildfire season begins, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry encourages residents to be safe, and vigilant, and to secure your burn permit.

Burn permits are free and can be obtained at Burn Safe TN or by using the MyTN mobile app. Online permits are issued seven days a week from 8am until  4:30pm. Residents and visitors must obtain a permit on the day they plan to burn a leaf or debris pile of any size or conduct a prescribed burn. Burning without a permit is a prosecutable Class C misdemeanor. Fires must be completely extinguished before the permit expires and must never be left unattended.

Residents with limited internet access may call 1-877-350-BURN (2876) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central time for a burn permit.