Tennessee State Fireworks Laws

TENNESSEE CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically permitted	Items meeting CPSC requirements.
Specifically prohibited	Illegal ground salutes and mail order purchase of fireworks by consumers.
Sales & Selling Period	June 20-July 5 and December 10-January 2. Sales by year-round retailers permitted. Novelty items do not require a permit
Age of Purchase	16 years or 17 with an ID.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to State Fire Marshal at least 10 days before display date. Prior approval of local authorities required, $50 fee. $50 expediting fee if received 10 or fewer days prior to display.
Insurance	$1,000,000 of liability insurance required as well as a state exhibitor license.
Operator	Required for outdoor fireworks, proximate, indoor & flame effects. $100 – $200 maximum for each certification which is good for 2 years.
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, LICENSING	Safe storage areas specified in state law. Annual license required; apply to State Fire Marshal. Licenses valid until December 31. Establishments may buy only from licensed suppliers. License number to be affixed to each order and invoice. Minimum age 18 years. Manufacturer $ 1,000 Distributor $ 1,000 Retailer $ 1,000 Wholesaler $ 1,000 Seasonal retailer $ 100 Exhibitor $ 1,000
ENFORCING AUTHORITY	Dept of Commerce & Insurance Division of Fire Prevention 500 James Robertson Pkwy, 3rd Floor Nashville, TN 37243 615-741-2981 https://www.tn.gov/commerce/fire-prevention.html
LAW NUMBER	Tn. Code. 68-104-102(d)(1)