Fireworks in Wilson County for July 4? What there is to know

Lina Portman2 weeks ago

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Wilson County and its towns typically celebrate the 4th of July in grand style and often weeks before the holiday.

Tents selling fireworks across the county open their doors and the telltale pops, booms and bangs can be heard everywhere leading up to Independence Day.

Sparklers, fountains and children's packs, as well as more powerful fireworks “mortars” and “cakes”, often purchased for home and neighborhood displays, are all big sellers until 'to July 4, said Blake Davis, who operates a tent on State Route 109 next to Samples Repair in Lebanon.

Davis and his wife, Betsy, opened their MAD Fireworks tent for a fifth year this season.

The sale and lighting of fireworks is essentially prohibited in Davidson County without a permit. However, Wilson County with its towns of Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, and Watertown are among the Nashville suburbs that allow the general public to purchase and light fireworks within certain settings.

Here's an overview of fireworks regulations in Wilson County.

Lebanon

The shooting of fireworks is authorized from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., between June 20 and July 5. Those setting off fireworks must be 18 years old, unless under adult supervision.

Fireworks cannot be set off within 600 feet of a church, hospital, funeral home or school. They also cannot be fired within 200 feet of where the fireworks are stored or sold.

Lebanon police have not issued any citations for fireworks violations, department spokesman Zach Patton said.

The sales period for fireworks in Lebanon runs from June 20 to July 5.

Mount Juliet

This year, fireworks display times in the city have been reduced to noon and 10 p.m. on June 29, and between 5 and 10 p.m. on July 3 and 4.

The impact on children, pets and those who have to get up and work was one of the reasons for reducing the time fireworks can be lit in the city, the fire department chief said. Mt. Juliet fire, Mark Foulks.

Other regulations state that anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult when setting off fireworks and that individuals must not be under the influence of any substance when setting off fireworks. 'artifice.

Fireworks may not be set off within 600 feet of a church, hospital, funeral home, public or private school or within 200 feet of where the fireworks fireworks are stored, sold or offered for sale. The lighting of fireworks is also prohibited during a burning ban.

Mt. Juliet police reported one citation for fireworks in 2023, none in 2022 and one in 2021, although the department usually gives a warning first if a violation occurs, Deputy Chief Tyler Chandler said.

Fireworks sales in the city are permitted from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., June 20 to July 4.

Water city

Fireworks shooting is permitted from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., July 1 to 7. Adult supervision is required for anyone under 10, according to city staff.

The authorities were unaware of the regulations relating to the sale of fireworks.

Wilson County

There are no regulations on firework lighting times in Wilson County outside of city limits except when no-burning restrictions are in place, officials said.

“Basically, citizens should enjoy and celebrate Independence Day… but do so in a respectful manner,” said Capt. Scott Moore of the Wilson County Sheriff's Office.

The sale of fireworks outside of a city is usually requested as a temporary use through the Board of Zoning Appeals, which decides on approval. Fireworks sales are typically approved for a period of about two weeks leading up to July 4 and Jan. 1, with some time after those dates to shut down the operation, said Tom Brashear, planning director for the Wilson County.

Fireworks Safety

Here are some safety tips from the Wilson County Sheriff's Office when it comes to setting off fireworks:

Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities and never allow children to play with or light fireworks.
Keep a bucket of water handy in case of malfunction or fire.
If the fireworks malfunction, do not relight them. Water and soak them in water, then throw them away.
Never light fireworks in a container, especially one made of glass or metal.
If you light fireworks that launch into the sky, plan for them to land in a safe area. Smoldering fireworks that land on a roof can start a fire.
Be respectful of your neighbors' property.

The Wilson County Emergency Management Agency responded to several house fires last year, primarily due to cleaning up discharged fireworks and putting them back in an area of the home or garage while they were still hot, said the agency's fire chief, Jeremy Hobbs.

Contact Andy Humbles at [email protected] or 615-726-5939 and on X, formerly known as Twitter @AndyHumbles.

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Lina Portman

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