Coast Guard cordons off river for two local fireworks shows
Published Date: 10/29/2026
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a safety zone on the Cumberland River near Hendersonville, TN, to keep everyone safe during two fireworks shows on October 29 and October 31, 2026. Boats and people can’t enter the zone during these times unless they get special permission. This temporary rule helps protect folks, boats, and the environment without costing anyone extra money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Temporary no‑entry safety zone for boaters
A safety zone covers the Cumberland River from mile marker 221.7 to mile marker 222 near Sanders Ferry Park. No vessel or person may enter the zone without authorization during enforcement periods: October 29, 2026, from 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Central Daylight Time, and October 31, 2026, from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time.
How to get permission to transit safety zone
If you need to enter the safety zone during enforcement, only the Captain of the Port (COTP), Ohio Valley or the COTP's designated representative can authorize entry. To request permission, contact the COTP or their representative on VHF‑FM channel 16 or by telephone at (800) 253-7465.
Coast Guard finds no significant small‑business impact
The Coast Guard certified that this safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The rule affects a small area for one hour on October 29, 2026, and 45 minutes on October 31, 2026, will be enforced during times when vessel traffic is normally low, and the Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to allow adjustment of transit plans.
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