Fireworks in the New Year? Check Those County Regulations First!

Fireworks in the New Year? Check Those County Regulations First!

Check the regulations in your county before purchasing or igniting fireworks to celebrate the New Year

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, you may be wondering if you will be able to celebrate with fireworks.

Many counties and cities across East Tennessee have regulations barring both the sale and the igniting of fireworks.

In Knox County, it is illegal to sell and set off fireworks; the same goes for the city of Knoxville unless you have a permit from the city.

Our news partner, WVLT, has compiled a list of counties and cities in East Tennessee where fireworks are and are not allowed to be sold and used; you can access that list here.