This will be the first 4th of July where it is illegal to shoot fireworks in the city limits of Woodbury. The countywide celebration is the only event approved by city government.
The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents of the Volunteer State about the dangers associated with consumer fireworks. The SFMO urges Tennesseans to leave the fireworks to the experts this Independence Day.
Shooting fireworks at home brings risks to lives, health, and property. According to the National Fire Protection Association, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks each Fourth of July holiday. According to Tennessee fire data, fireworks caused 419 unintended fires that resulted in over $1 million in property damage from 2014-2018. Additionally, one civilian injury and three firefighters were injured in fireworks-related accidents during the same time period.
If you choose to shoot fireworks yourself, familiarize yourself with local fireworks laws first. Several counties and cities in the Volunteer State have ordinances and restrictions related to fireworks usage.
For more fire safety information, visit tn.gov/fire.