Cheatham
County
Burning
permits focus attention on the safe use of fire. From October
15 through May 15, anyone starting an open-air fire within 500
feet of a forest, grassland, or woodland must by law secure
a burning permit from the Division of Forestry. Permits are
not required for burning in containers such as a metal barrel
with a ½" mesh screen cover. Anyone needing to burn
within an incorporated city should contact city authorities
about any local burning ordinances. Many towns and cities have
their own burning regulations that supersede the Division of
Forestry’s burning permit program.
Permits
are free of charge and may be obtained by calling (877) 350-2876
for burning in Cheatham County. Burning permits are available
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on
holidays. Permits may be obtained in advance for weekends and
holidays.
For
information on what materials may NOT be burned in Tennessee
and information on burning in other counties please visit Tennessee
Department of Environment and Conservation's Open Burning Guidelines
by clicking link below. To report illegal burning, please call
toll-free 1-888-891-TDEC.
