In observance of National Fire Prevention Week October 9 – 15, 2022 the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry reminds citizens that a debris burn permit is required for leaf and brush piles beginning October 15 through May 15, 2023.
Debris Burn Permits for leaf and brush piles are available at no charge via the MyTN mobile app or online at www.BurnSafeTN.org. Apply the same day you plan to burn. Online permits can be obtained daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Central Time. Each burn pile should be completely extinguished by the permit expiration.
For larger broadcast burning, such as forestry, agricultural, and land clearing, call the Division of Forestry burn permit phone number at 877-350-BURN (2876) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This phone line will open Friday, October 14.
Burning without a permit is a class C misdemeanor and punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine. Individuals are legally required to stay with their fire until extinguished.
Visit www.BurnSafeTN.org for additional tips to burn safely and to protect your community.