Consumer fireworks are legal in unincorporated Williamson County and sold seasonally around July 4 and New Year's. But Franklin and Brentwood completely ban the sale, possession, and discharge of fireworks inside city limits, so where you stand matters more than state law.
Tennessee permits consumer (1.4G) fireworks, and unincorporated Williamson County follows the state framework: licensed retailers sell during the state selling seasons, roughly June 20 to July 5 and December 10 to January 2, and residents may discharge them on their own property. The affluent municipalities are far stricter. Franklin's 1999 ordinance and Brentwood's code prohibit the sale, storage, possession, and discharge of all consumer fireworks, including sparklers and sky lanterns, allowing only professional displays by licensed operators. Buyers must be at least 16. Reckless use near homes or during a burn ban invites enforcement.
Discharging fireworks inside Franklin or Brentwood is a municipal offense subject to fines and civil liability for any damage caused. Countywide, misuse that starts a fire or injures someone can bring reckless-burning or nuisance charges.
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