Fire Regulations in Sumner County, TN (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sumner County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Fire Pits & Backyard Fires

Sumner County allows recreational backyard fires and fire pits across its suburban and rural neighborhoods. A contained fire under a spark screen needs no state burn permit, but drought burn bans and city fire codes still apply.

Sumner County Fire Pit Rules

Some Restrictions

Tennessee Division of Forestry, Burn Permit Requirements (fires not requiring a permit)

Fires in containers/barrels with a 1/2" mesh screen cover

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Outdoor Burning

Outdoor burning in Sumner County requires a Tennessee Division of Forestry permit from October 15 to May 15 for leaf and debris piles. Burning household garbage, tires, and treated wood is always prohibited, and city limits are more restrictive.

Sumner County Outdoor Burning Rules

Some Restrictions

Tennessee Division of Forestry, Burn Permit Requirements

From October 15 through May 15, a burn permit from the Tennessee Division of Forestry (TDF) is required for debris pile fires and prescribed fires.

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Fire Regulations by City in Sumner County

1 cities in Sumner County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

HendersonvillePop. 61,753

4 verified rules • Fire Pits & Backyard Fires, Fireworks

All Sumner County ordinances

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