Outdoor burning rules in Davidson County, TN — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
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.
An EPA-based air quality regulation prohibits all open burning across Davidson County (including unincorporated areas). Metro Nashville's Fire Department does not issue burn permits for yard waste, leaves, or brush. Residents may not burn brush piles, leaf piles, or other yard debris. Alternatives: Metro provides curbside brush and yard waste collection four times annually on a rotating schedule. NDOT offers free drop-off sites. TDEC Rule 1200-03-04 also restricts open burning statewide, though Nashville's EPA-based prohibition is more comprehensive.
Open burning cited under fire prevention code. Fine amounts vary; TDEC can also pursue enforcement.
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