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Tennessee Current Fire Restrictions (2026)

Info: No active burn bans in Tennessee — the Division of Forestry's burn-ban page states "Currently, there are no active burn bans in the State of Tennessee". Counties CANNOT issue their own burn ban — under T.C.A. 39-14-306 only the Commissioner of Agriculture (or the Governor, regionally/statewide) can. From October 15, 2026 through May 15, 2027, a burn permit from the Tennessee Division of Forestry is required for debris pile fires and prescribed fires, and many counties and municipalities keep stricter local rules year-round. When issued, a Commissioner of Agriculture burn ban bars ALL open-air burning outside municipalities — debris, campfires, cooking fires and charcoal grills (gas/propane grills OK); violating one is reckless burning, a Class A misdemeanor (fine up to $2,500 and/or up to 11 months 29 days). Note: burn bans do not automatically prohibit fireworks. Check local rules before any open burning.

InfoVerified Nov 12, 2026

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Current Fire Restrictions in states bordering Tennessee

How each neighboring state LawLert has verified classifies the same rule, with its own official source and the date it was last checked. The wording is on that state’s page.

AlabamaInfo
Verified Nov 12, 2026 · Source: forestry.alabama.gov · Full Alabama rule →
ArkansasConditional
Verified Nov 13, 2026 · Source: mip.agri.arkansas.gov · Full Arkansas rule →
GeorgiaInfo
Verified Nov 12, 2026 · Source: epd.georgia.gov · Full Georgia rule →
KentuckyConditional
Verified Nov 12, 2026 · Source: eec.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MississippiConditional
Verified Nov 13, 2026 · Source: mfc.ms.gov · Full Mississippi rule →
MissouriConditional
Verified Nov 13, 2026 · Source: dfs.dps.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
North CarolinaInfo
Verified Nov 12, 2026 · Source: ncagr.gov · Full North Carolina rule →
VirginiaInfo
Verified Nov 13, 2026 · Source: dof.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →

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