Fireworks: Denver vs Nashville
How do fireworks rules compare between Denver, CO and Nashville, TN?
Denver and Nashville have similar restriction levels.
Denver, CO
Denver County
Denver bans ALL fireworks, including consumer-grade sparklers and fountains. DRMC §39-4 imposes fines up to $999 per violation. The ban applies year-round.
View full Denver rules →Nashville, TN
Davidson County
All consumer fireworks are banned within Metro Nashville under Metro Code Chapter 10.68. Nashville is one of only a few Tennessee cities to ban consumer fireworks, which are legal statewide under TCA §68-104-101.
View full Nashville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Denver | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| All Fireworks Banned | Yes – including sparklers and fountains | - |
| Fine | Up to $999 per violation | - |
| Code Section | DRMC §39-4 | - |
| Enforced By | Denver Fire Department | - |
| Year-Round | Ban applies 365 days a year | - |
| Code | - | Metro Code Ch. 10.68 |
| Consumer Fireworks | - | BANNED — sale, possession, and discharge prohibited |
| State Law | - | TCA §68-104-101 allows fireworks statewide; Nashville opted out |
| Professional Displays | - | Permitted with Metro approval |
| Fines | - | $50–$500; serious violations a Class A misdemeanor |
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Denver FAQ
Are consumer fireworks legal in Denver?
Denver bans ALL fireworks, including consumer-grade sparklers and fountains. DRMC §39-4 imposes fines up to $999 per violation. The ban applies year-round.
When can I set off fireworks in Denver?
All Fireworks Banned: Yes – including sparklers and fountains. Fine: Up to $999 per violation. Code Section: DRMC §39-4. Enforced By: Denver Fire Department.
Nashville FAQ
Are consumer fireworks legal in Nashville?
All consumer fireworks are banned within Metro Nashville under Metro Code Chapter 10.68. Nashville is one of only a few Tennessee cities to ban consumer fireworks, which are legal statewide under TCA §68-104-101.
When can I set off fireworks in Nashville?
Code: Metro Code Ch. 10.68. Consumer Fireworks: BANNED — sale, possession, and discharge prohibited. State Law: TCA §68-104-101 allows fireworks statewide; Nashville opted out. Professional Displays: Permitted with Metro approval.
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