Fireworks Ordinance & Permits

  • A fee of $1,000, non-refundable is due with submitted application for a public display permit
  • A fee of $2,500, non-refundable is due with submitted application for retail sales
  • Additional fees for other permits are required
  • Fireworks may be sold only from June 25th through July 5th each year
  • The Fireworks Permit Application covers both retail sale of fireworks and public display
  • A Transient Vendor Permit would be required if the applicant's dominant business is outside the state of Tennessee. The applicant for the fireworks permit must obtain a Building Permit for the construction of a tent from Development Services Department.
  • Other items required:
    • A Certificate of Liability Insurance with City of Columbia named as additional insured in the amount of $1,000,000
    • Copy of certificate of registration sales and use tax
    • Copy of State of Tennessee Firework Permit
    • Proof of tent flame retardant
    • A site map (sketched out is fine)
  • Fireworks - Municipal Code - June 2018 (PDF)
  • Fireworks Permit (PDF)