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City of Maryville, Tennessee
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Permits available through the Financial Services Department - City Recorder
​Located at the Maryville Municipal Building - Main Level (Off W. Broadway Avenue)

Customer Service Hours 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
400 W. Broadway Avenue   |   Maryville, TN 37801   |   (865) 273-3900 Phone  
Sherri Phillips, Director/City Recorder   |   (865) 273-3452   |   [email protected]
​Niki Freshour, Deputy Director  |  (865) 273-3478 |  [email protected] 

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City of Maryville Fireworks Code 

The City's ordinances regulating the sale and discharge of consumer fireworks follows state law. As of December 2018, it is legal for citizens to use consumer fireworks within the city limits. Display fireworks (large) and sales of fireworks are also now allowed with some conditions as outlined in the ordinances below. A permit is required for display fireworks and/or for the sale of fireworks.

Consumer fireworks can only be used within the city limits during the following times:
Dates
Hours
July 3 - 4
11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

​Please remember:
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  • Fireworks may only be used on private property unless permitted by the City otherwise.
  • Use of fireworks on all public streets, roads, public alleys, sidewalks, parks, public parking lots, and other public facilities within the City is prohibited.
  • Fireworks usage in the city limits is a privilege and it is important that users be respectful of neighbors during use.
  • For information on safe use of fireworks, visit the National Safety Council website.

Fireworks Ordinances and State Law (Full Documents)

State of Tennessee Fireworks Code
​Read Fireworks Sales in Tennessee - Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance / Division of Fire Prevention
Visit the State's Fireworks Licensing Page

City of Maryville Fireworks Ordinances
Read Ordinance 2024-10 - Repeals Code Title 7 - Chapter 7, Fireworks Regulated, to provide additional and necessary regulations. 

Fireworks Sales and Display Permits

  • City of Maryville Permits can be obtained through the City Recorder (or downloaded below).
  • ​Application Fees:
    • $500 non-refundable fee for each permitted location for applicants who have registered their business with the State of Tennessee and the City of Maryville as the principal situs address for the purpose of collections of sales tax. 
    • $4,000 non-refundable fee for applicants who do not register with the State of Tennessee will need to obtain a Transient Vendor License pursuant to the provision of Maryville Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 5. 
  • Fireworks Sales Permits shall only be permitted from June 25 - July 4 of any given year. 
  • Application process may take up to two weeks.
  • Sales outlets must post signage with the allowed use dates and times according to the ordinance.
  • ​Igniting and firing or exploding fireworks must be done entirely on private property.
  • Use of fireworks on all public streets, roadways, alleys, sidewalks, parks, parking lots, and public property within the City of Maryville is prohibited. 

Download City Seasonal Fireworks Sales Permit Application 
​Requires a State Permit - Download State Seasonal Sales Permit Application

Download City Tent Permit Application

Resources

Blount County Fireworks Sales 

State of Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance / Division of Fire Prevention
615-741-1322

Visit the ATF website for more information about fireworks categories and safety information.
​Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Fireworks Safety


Read more about fireworks safety from the National Fire Protection Association.

Locations & Business Hours

​Municipal Center Offices
400 West Broadway Avenue
Maryville, TN  37801 
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.*
865-273-3900
​Customer Service Desk
400 West Broadway Avenue
Maryville, TN 37801 
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
865-273-3456
Operations Center Offices
332 Home Avenue
Maryville, TN 37801
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
865-273-3300
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*Development Services, Engineering, and Administration departments are closed for lunch 12 p.m. - 1 p.m
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