-All other open burnings
Those that have questions can contact their local fire service provider.
Gallatin
Gallatin Fire Chief Jeff Beaman advised that due to the extremely dry current conditions, city residents, visitors and businesses should not shoot personal fireworks.
Gallatin’s Fire Marshal Mark Hall has not issued any burn permits for open burning and will not until the area receives enough rain to impact the current drought conditions across Tennessee. Any open burning requires a permit from the City of Gallatin Fire Department.
The Gallatin Fire Department is working closely with the fireworks provider to prepare the site and make sure the proper fire extinguishing equipment is ready during the show.
Tullahoma
Tullahoma will be extending its currently issued burn ban within the city through July 1.
The types of burns that will be prohibited include the following:
-Brush, limbs, leaves (yard debris)
-Campfires and firepits
-Burn barrels
-Untreated construction lumber
Concerning consumer fireworks, currently, the municipal code allows for the use of fireworks July 1-3 from 10:00 AM -10:30 PM, and July 4 from 10:00 AM – 1130 PM. Unless conditions change. The current burn ban shall include the use of fireworks on Friday, July 1.
Should the ban lift, the Tullahoma Fire Department gave some tips for exercising caution when using fireworks including the following:
-Do not discharge any fireworks near structures or wood lines.
-Keep a bucket of water or hose nearby to extinguish any resulting hot spot fires.
-After discharge, be sure to douse any spent devices with sufficient amounts of water before discarding them into trash receptacles.
If anyone has any questions or concerns, they can contact the Tullahoma Fire Department at (931) 455-0936.
Pleasant View
The town of Pleasant View was placed under a burn ban from 3 p.m. on Wednesday until further notice. The ban includes all fireworks as well.
The city will be hoping for rain and if so, the burn will be lifted as soon as possible.
Shelbyville
A burn ban was issued on Tuesday for the city limits of Shelbyville. No burning until further notice, per the fire marshal.
Lewisburg
The Lewisburg Fire Department and City Manager have fireworks and open burning ban notices in place. The fire department has fought four fires in the last six days, which have resulted in two lost homes, all due to the use of fireworks. The current dry conditions are not conducive to any unnecessary sparks or burning until conditions improve.
Millersville
The Millersville Fire Department feels the current weather conditions are not ideal for the use of fireworks or similar pyrotechnic devices. The city deems the added risk of fire and damage to property to be elevated and unnecessary under the current conditions. “It would take a significant rain event to reverse this decision.” The no fireworks order is on top of the current open burn ban, already in place in Millersville.
Ashland City
The fire chief in Ashland City has determined that the discharge of fireworks in the city is prohibited, given the ongoing dry conditions. The concern is for the safety of Ashland City’s citizens and property. The city will also stop issuing open burn permits until further notice. This affects any open burn permits for this week, as well. There will be no burning until further notice.
Pegram
The Fire Marshal in the city of Pegram issued a burn ban on Wednesday until further notice. The order includes all open fires, as well burning in barrels. Fireworks are currently not included in the order, but citizens are encouraged to check the city’s Facebook pages for updates.