July 4 is just around the corner and as the community plans for celebrating our nation’s independence, the City has a few reminders about fireworks usage in the city limits.
The City’s fireworks ordinance specifies the day, times, and locations for fireworks in the city limits. Fireworks in the city are permitted only on July 3rd and 4th from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Fireworks (igniting, firing, exploding, discharging) must be used entirely on private property. The use of fireworks on all public streets, cul-de-sacs, roadways, public alleys, sidewalks, parks, public parking lots, and any public property within the City of Maryville is prohibited.
While many residents are looking forward to using fireworks to celebrate the July 4 holiday, many other residents are uneasy about their return – including those suffering with PTSD and those who are concerned with the impact of the noise on their pets and wildlife. Following the city’s ordinances will help keep the negative impacts on neighbors to a minimum while giving the community an opportunity to enjoy celebrating together.
Sales of fireworks permitting (865) 273-3900 / website
Use of fireworks is risky and can cause bodily harm as well as property damage. Residents with fireworks should use extreme caution and good judgement. Fireworks used in very densely populated areas can result in damage to homes, automobiles, or people. In the event fireworks result in damage to another person’s property, those responsible could be subject to civil liability. If found in violation of the City’s ordinances, those in violation are subject to citation.
Any resident who wishes to report violations of the fireworks ordinance should use the non-emergency dispatch line (865) 983-3620. As always for true emergencies call 911.
The sale of fireworks in the city requires a permit available through the financial services department. Visit www.maryvillegov.com/fireworks-permit or call (865) 273-3900. Dates to sell fireworks are June 25 – July 4.
For more information or to discuss the city’s fireworks ordinance, call (865) 273-3401.
The City’s fireworks ordinance specifies the day, times, and locations for fireworks in the city limits. Fireworks in the city are permitted only on July 3rd and 4th from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Fireworks (igniting, firing, exploding, discharging) must be used entirely on private property. The use of fireworks on all public streets, cul-de-sacs, roadways, public alleys, sidewalks, parks, public parking lots, and any public property within the City of Maryville is prohibited.
While many residents are looking forward to using fireworks to celebrate the July 4 holiday, many other residents are uneasy about their return – including those suffering with PTSD and those who are concerned with the impact of the noise on their pets and wildlife. Following the city’s ordinances will help keep the negative impacts on neighbors to a minimum while giving the community an opportunity to enjoy celebrating together.
- Who: Residents of the city of Maryville
- What: Only consumer-grade fireworks (also known as Class C or 1.4G) are permitted
- When: July 3rd and 4th between the hours of 11 a.m. and 11 p.m.
- Where: Only private property (with permission from the owner of the property)
- Prohibited: Use of fireworks on all public streets, roads – neighborhoods included, public alleys, sidewalks, parks, public parking lots, and other public facilities within the City. Large display pyrotechnics
- Contacts: Non-emergency dispatch for reporting violations (865) 983-3620
Sales of fireworks permitting (865) 273-3900 / website
Use of fireworks is risky and can cause bodily harm as well as property damage. Residents with fireworks should use extreme caution and good judgement. Fireworks used in very densely populated areas can result in damage to homes, automobiles, or people. In the event fireworks result in damage to another person’s property, those responsible could be subject to civil liability. If found in violation of the City’s ordinances, those in violation are subject to citation.
Any resident who wishes to report violations of the fireworks ordinance should use the non-emergency dispatch line (865) 983-3620. As always for true emergencies call 911.
The sale of fireworks in the city requires a permit available through the financial services department. Visit www.maryvillegov.com/fireworks-permit or call (865) 273-3900. Dates to sell fireworks are June 25 – July 4.
For more information or to discuss the city’s fireworks ordinance, call (865) 273-3401.
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