TCA 39-14-304
Reckless burning
MISDEMEANOR AClass A Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
This law makes it a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days in jail and/or up to $2,500 fine) to carelessly start a fire on someone else's property, allow a fire on your own property to escape and burn another's property, or knowingly start an open fire in violation of a burning ban.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass A Misdemeanor
Maximum Jail11 months 29 days
Maximum Fine$2,500
Penalty SummaryClass A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
(a) A person commits reckless burning who: (1) Recklessly starts a fire on the land, building, structure or personal property of another; (2) Starts a fire on the person’s own land, building, structure or personal property and recklessly allows the fire to escape and burn the property of another; or (3) Knowingly starts an open air or unconfined fire in violation of a burning ban as provided in § 39-14-306(b). (b) Reckless burning is a Class A misdemeanor.
View on official sourceLast verified: Feb 25, 2026
Recent Bookings with this Charge
View allDalonna Lynch
Hamilton Co. · Feb 28, 2026
Bryan Bolton
Anderson Co. · Feb 18, 2026
MARK WAGNER
Sevier Co. · Feb 18, 2026
Bryan Bolton
Campbell Co. · Feb 18, 2026
Daniel Roden
Hamilton Co. · Feb 8, 2026
Daniel Roden
Hamilton Co. · Feb 8, 2026
BOBBY SIMMONS
Perry Co. · Mar 5, 2025
SHANE PRICE
Loudon Co. · Nov 14, 2016
Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR A
TCA Section39-14-304
Max Jail11 months 29 days
Max Fine$2,500
Recent Bookings8+
Geographic Distribution
Hamilton3
Sevier1
Perry1
Loudon1
Campbell1
Anderson1