Collierville, TN Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Fireworks are regulated in Chapter 91, Subchapter Fireworks, at §§ 91.40 and 91.41. The sales rule in § 91.40 makes it unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to sell or offer for sale any type of fireworks, as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-104-108, or toy cannons within the corporation. The carve-out is narrow: sparklers, toy pistols or caps or like fireworks that can be fired or used within a room.

The use rule is separate. It is unlawful to fire or light any fireworks upon the streets of the corporation or within the open lots near any business, house or residence. That covers the usual neighborhood scenarios: a cul-de-sac, a vacant lot beside a subdivision or the lot next to a shop.

Division (A) addresses organized displays. Citing public safety concerns, public complaints, limited areas for these types of events, and the taxing availability of manpower that must be provided by the Fire Department, the section says outdoor fireworks displays, including close proximity displays, sky lanterns, kites and the like, shall not be permitted within the Town Limits unless approved by the Board of Mayor and Alderman. Sky lanterns are therefore treated like displays and need that approval.

Two permits follow an approval. Under division (B), all approved outside public fireworks displays are permitted through the State of Tennessee Fire Marshal's Office as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-104. Under division (C), all approved indoor and outdoor fireworks displays also obtain a permit from the Collierville Fire Marshal's office.

Section 91.41 adds that nothing in the subchapter is to be construed as in conflict with Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 68-104-101 et seq., and that the state provisions regarding fireworks are binding on the Town of Collierville.