Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 13, 2026 at 5:20 PM ET
Oct 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET
Tennessee Requires Burn Permits Starting Oct. 15
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Beginning Oct. 15, Tennesseans must obtain a free permit before burning leaves, clearing natural debris or conducting prescribed burns outdoors. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry issued the reminder as officials urge extra caution at the onset of the state's wildfire season.
WHO: Tennesseans and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry
WHAT: Tennesseans must obtain free permits before outdoor burning activities starting Oct. 15.
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: The permit requirement takes effect as Tennessee's wildfire season begins, and officials are urging residents to exercise heightened caution.
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