5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Davidson County, Tennessee.
Verified from official government sources
Portable fireplaces and fire pits are permitted at single- and two-family homes throughout Davidson County. Requirements include non-combustible construction, 15-foot setback from structures, solid fuel only, and constant attendance. Apartment/condo residents may not use them on decks.
All consumer fireworks are banned in Davidson County under Metro Code Chapter 10.68. This local ban applies even though consumer fireworks are legal statewide in Tennessee under TCA §68-104-101.
Davidson County property owners must keep lots free of excessive brush, weeds exceeding 12 inches, and combustible debris under Metro Code §8.24 (property standards) and the 2021 International Fire Code adopted by the Nashville Fire Marshal. While Middle Tennessee has lower wildfire risk than the Smoky Mountains, urban-wildland interface areas in Percy Warner Park, Bells Bend, and Beaman Park require vegetation management. Metro Codes enforces through complaint-driven inspection with correction deadlines.
All open burning is prohibited throughout Davidson County under an EPA air quality regulation in place since the 1980s. Metro Nashville does not issue residential burn permits. Yard waste must go to curbside pickup or drop-off sites.
Nashville Fire Department FAQ – Burn Permits & Open Flame Rules
Can I get a burn permit to burn brush or leaves in my yard? No. Residents in Metro Nashville's Urban and General Services Districts have their brush and yard waste collected four times a year on a rotating schedule along 12 routes. Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) also offers free brush disposal at certain locations. See the NDOT website for details on...
Davidson County has no designated wildfire hazard zones or defensible space requirements. TN Division of Forestry manages statewide wildfire response. Outdoor burning permits required Oct 15-May 15 under TN Code §68-102-143. Metro Nashville is primarily urbanized with low wildfire risk.
1 cities in Davidson County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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