Rogersville Raises Firework Vending Permit Fee

Town officials also approved other municipal code changes at recent meeting.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Rogersville Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to increase the permit fee for selling fireworks from $300 to $750. The board also amended the municipal code regarding parking violation fines, updated the sewer use ordinance, banned hunting on town-owned property without written permission, and approved an interlocal agreement with Hawkins County for pre-mixed brine to treat roads.

Why it matters

The fee increase for firework vendors is part of Rogersville's efforts to regulate and manage the sale of fireworks within the town. The other municipal code changes aim to update local laws and improve public services and infrastructure.

The details

The Rogersville Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several resolutions and ordinances at their recent meeting. The most significant change was increasing the permit fee for selling fireworks from $300 to $750. The board also amended the municipal code regarding parking violation fines and updated the sewer use ordinance. Additionally, the board banned hunting on town-owned property without written permission and approved an interlocal agreement with Hawkins County for the supply of pre-mixed brine to treat roads during winter weather.

  • The board meeting took place on February 10, 2026.
  • The firework permit fee increase and other changes require final approval at the March 2026 meeting.

The players

Rogersville Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The governing body of the town of Rogersville, Tennessee that is responsible for passing local laws and regulations.

HolstonConnect

An internet, telephone and television programming provider that is involved in ongoing litigation with the town of Bulls Gap.

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What’s next

The firework permit fee increase and other municipal code changes will require final approval at the Rogersville Board of Mayor and Aldermen's March 2026 meeting.

The takeaway

Rogersville is taking steps to update its local laws and regulations, including raising fees for firework vendors, in order to better manage public safety and services within the town.