Building and Zoning Codes

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State Standard

Tennessee mandates the use of the 2021 International Building Code for commercial structures and the 2021 International Residential Code for one- and two-family homes.

Local Enforcement

The building and zoning codes for Burns, TN, are based on the same International Code Council (ICC) publications and do not lag more than seven years behind the latest edition. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-201, local governments regulate the location, height, bulk, density, and uses of land and buildings. The Burns planning commissions certify zoning plans and maps, while the city council adopts ordinances.

Appeals

Burns has a Board of Zoning Appeals to hear appeals, grant variances, and interpret disputed lot lines or district boundaries.

Building Inspector

The Burns building inspector is  BOBBY BURGESS. He can be reached at (615) 522-8270 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Zoning

The following documents describe the regulations for development in the Town of Burns, TN.

PLANNING COMMISSION:

  • Chairman - Patrick Carroll
  • Chad Tidwell
  • Jerry Baker
  • Eddie Arney
  • Debra Cox Leavell

ZONING APPEALS BOARD :

  • Chairmen - Scott Street
  • Nick Broadway
  • Sherri Carr Ebar
  • Tim Fults
  • Jerry Perela

Parks and Recreation

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Burns offers many recreational opportunities for the community.

Gymnasium

If you are looking for an inside place to play basketball or host a party, we have a gymnasium that can be rented. Call to check availability and to make your reservation. 

  • Gym rental - $25.00 per hour or $100 per day.
  • League practice gym rental - $25.00 for 2 hours, either 5pm-7pm or 7pm-9pm

Burns Recreational Complex

Phase 1 is completed; there are four ballfields, a concession stand, and restrooms.

Mark Whitaker Memorial Park

Includes two baseball fields, a concession stand, restrooms, football field, and a walking track.

Lonesome Historic Site

Consists of a cabin that was built in 1820, and is the oldest remaining dwelling in this part of Dickson County. The park features the Lonesome Cabin, including other buildings and artifacts of the 1800s. For more information, please go to www.lonesomehistoricsite.org

Parks and Recreation Board:

  • Director -Chip Sullivan
  • Co - Director - Payton Grove
  • Dave Write
  • Lane Drinnen
  • Joey Banks
  • Morgan Chandler
  • Andrew Modena
  • Bill Morgan
  • Cherise Hurt

Friends of Lonesome Historic Site Board:

  • President - Gail Jones 615-804-5851 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Secretary - Amanda Austin * This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Street and Maintenance Department

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If you need assistance, please call 615-948-2221.

The department is responsible for signs, minor street repairs, right-of-way mowing, fallen limb removal from roads, and the maintenance of city properties.

Spraying for mosquitoes normally takes place during late evening hours.

Police Department

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Our mission is to keep the peace, protect the lives and property of the citizens of Burns, to serve the public and to enforce state laws and city ordinances.

Traffic court is held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6pm.
If your citation payment has been received by the court clerk before your court date, you do not have to appear in court. Please ensure you send a copy of your driver safety school certificate (if taken online) with your payment to get credit for it. Checks or money orders can be made out to the Town of Burns and mailed to Town of Burns P.O. Box 36, Burns, TN 37029. We also accept electronic payments.

Tip of the month: Make sure you lock your car doors.

Burns Fire Department

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Burns Fire Department operates 24/7, 365 days a year. We are a full-time department made up of paid personnel and volunteers, including a working chief five days a week, three captains rotating 24- hour shifts, six relief PRNs, and 11 volunteers. Proudly serving the citizens of Burns and our community for over forty years.

Burn restrictions:

If you live inside the town, you must obtain a free burn permit. Call 615-446-7911

If you live outside the city limits, you must obtain a free burn permit from October 15 through May 15, call 1-877-350-2876 or go to www.burnsafetn.org

Rural Fire Serivce:

A rural fire service program is offered by our fire department. If your home is located within 5 miles of the Burns Fire Department, you are eligible to subscribe annually to receive fire protection from the Burns Fire Department. If you have any questions about the program, please do not hesitate to call us at (615) 446 - 7911. To subscribe to this service, please contact the Town of Burns at (615) 446 - 2851.

Rural Fire Service Program :

  • Available to homeowners within a 7 mile driving radius of the fire station (2717 Church Street)
  • Annual fee: 0.1% of home appraisal value ($150 minimum annual cost)
  • Benefits: City fire service coverage, public service assistance, potential insurance savings

Rural Fire Application

To check your property tax appraisal, visit http://www.assessment.state.tn.us/

BURNS ISO RATE IS - 05/5X

ISO - Insurance Service Office - that provides statistical information on risk. For many years the "ISO Rating" had a large impact on most fire departments. The ISO (PPC) rating is from 10 to 1. With "1" being the best.

Volunteer Opportunities

If you would like to give back to your community and become a volunteer firefighter, please stop by our Burns Fire Department to pick up an application.

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