10/15/2026
🍂🔥 BURN PERMIT SEASON BEGINS OCTOBER 15
Notchey Creek Fire-Rescue reminds residents that Tennessee requires a burn permit for outdoor debris burning October 15 through May 15.
Get your FREE permit on the day you plan to burn:
🌐 BurnSafeTN.org
📞 877-350-BURN (2876)
✅ Natural yard debris: Leaves, brush, branches, limbs and yard trimmings grown on your property, where burning is allowed.
🚫 Do not burn: Household trash, plastics, tires, cardboard, paper, construction debris, or treated or painted wood.
Before lighting your pile:
• Check local restrictions, burn bans and weather.
• Avoid windy conditions.
• Clear flammable material from around the pile.
• Keep water and tools nearby.
• Stay with your fire until it is completely extinguished.
A permit does not override burn bans or local restrictions. If your fire escapes, call 911 immediately.
Help us protect our neighbors, property and firefighters—burn responsibly!
Serving with integrity. Responding with excellence.
