Stay with the fire until it is completely out.

To report illegal burning, please call toll-free 1-888-891-TDEC. phone number Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Anderson(865) 494-9434. Keep fire containment equipment on hand during the fire (e.g. Anderson (865) 494-9434. Bedford (877) 350-BURN (2876) Benton (731) 584-7630. 39-14-306. This site is available to issue permits, when conditions permit, Oct. 15 - May 15, 8AM - 11PM. For information on what materials may NOT be burnedin Tennessee, please visit Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation's Open Burning Guidelines by clicking here. As such, our online burn permit system will not be issuing permits until that time. Burning permits served through this website are authorized by the State Forester pursuant to T.C.A. Summary. Need a burn permit? Burn permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry are only issued between October 15 through May 15 each year. Burning permits focus attention on the safe use of fire. To report illegal burning, please call toll-free 1-888-891-TDEC This option is available for all types of debris buring activity and in all counties where a burning permit is required.
Phone numbers can be found by visiting www.BurnSafeTN.org . 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. rake, shovel, water). Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry representative to request a permit. You have two options: By phone: Burning permits by phone are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on holidays. For information on what materials may NOT be burned in Tennessee, please visit Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation's Open Burning Guidelines by clicking here . To report illegal burning, please call toll-free 1-888-891-TDEC. Burn permits are only issued when conditions are conducive to safe burning. To report illegal burning, please call toll-free 1-888-891-TDEC.