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.
Metro Code Chapter 10.68 prohibits the sale, possession, and discharge of consumer fireworks throughout Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County. Tennessee's statewide law (TCA §68-104-101) permits consumer fireworks, but Nashville exercised its home rule authority to ban them locally. The ban is year-round and enforced by Nashville Fire Department and Metro Police. Professional permitted fireworks displays (Fourth of July, sporting events) are allowed with proper Metro permits. Violations may result in fines of $50–$500. Serious violations (fire damage, injury) can lead to Class A misdemeanor charges under TCA §39-13-103.
$50–$500 fines. Reckless use causing harm: Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days + $2,500 fine).
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