10/15/2026
BEFORE YOU BURN, GET YOUR PERMIT!
With fall here and cooler weather approaching, it’s important to know the rules before starting an outdoor burn.
Starting October 15th through May 15th, burn permits are required statewide for applicable outdoor burning, including for those outside the City of Sevierville. Permits are available through the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry here: https://www.burnsafetn.org/
Burning Within Sevierville City Limits:
The City of Sevierville requires burn permits year-round for brush piles, large bonfires, and uncontained yard debris under Section 7-102 of the Sevierville Municipal Code. However, outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and contained backyard units do not require a permit. City permits may be obtained here: https://www.seviervilletn.org/468/Open-Burning
Stay safe, Sevierville, and enjoy the fall season! 🍂