2026-22078·DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Safety Zone; Firework Display; Cumberland River, Hendersonville, TN

Final RuleEffective

Published: Oct 29, 2026
Effective: Oct 29, 2026
Citation: 91 FR 68043
Docket: Docket Number USCG-2026-1075
Agencies: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard

Final rule.

Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard is creating a temporary “safety zone” on the portion of the Cumberland River that runs by the Sanders Ferry near Hendersonville, Tennessee. The zone will be in force during a fireworks display scheduled for October 29‑31, 2026. Its purpose is to keep boats, people on the water, and the river environment safe from the debris, noise and other hazards that can accompany fireworks. The rule is issued by the Department of Homeland Security’s Coast Guard, specifically the Captain of the Port, Ohio Valley, or a designated representative. It applies to any vessel, watercraft operator, or individual who might otherwise enter the defined area of the river during the enforcement periods. Entry is prohibited unless the Coast Guard grants a special authorization. The regulation was published in the Federal Register on October 29, 2026 (91 FR 68043) and takes effect the same day. Because it is a final rule, the public comment period has already closed, and the Coast Guard will now enforce the safety zone during the three‑day fireworks event, issuing permits only on a case‑by‑case basis if needed.

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Official abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Sanders Ferry, near Hendersonville, TN. This safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards during a fireworks show at various times from October 29, 2026, through October 31, 2026. This rulemaking prohibits entry of vessels or persons into this safety zone during enforcement periods unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Ohio Valley or their designated representative.