2015 Tennessee Code
Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
Safety
Chapter 104 - Fireworks
Part 2 - Licensing and Certification Program
§ 68-104-203 - Licensed exhibitor -- Application for permits -- Requirements.

(a) An individual or entity, other than a municipality, county, or metropolitan government, must be a licensed exhibitor to perform an outdoor fireworks display, an indoor or outdoor proximate pyrotechnic display or an indoor or outdoor display using flame effects. An individual or entity must be a licensed exhibitor to supply display fireworks, indoor or outdoor proximate pyrotechnics or flame effect materials for display purposes.

(b) A municipality, county or metropolitan government conducting an indoor or outdoor proximate pyrotechnic display or an indoor or outdoor display using flame effects, however, must apply for and obtain the permit required pursuant to § 68-104-212, and:

(1) Have a certified operator on site at the event supervising or discharging the display;

(2) Show proof of insurance in accordance with the limits of liability established in the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, compiled in title 29, chapter 20, or proof of adequate self-insurance; and

(3) Have the pyrotechnic materials supplied or purchased from a licensed exhibitor.