Legal Documents of Baxter

Code of Baxter

Baxter
Title 9 : Business, Peddlers, Solicitors, etc.
Chapter 2 : Miscellaneous

9-202 : Open air sales.

This section regulates open air sales and activities whereby sales of merchandise occur under tents, in booths, and other such portable shelters within the corporate city limits of Baxter, Tennessee.

  1. Permit. An application for a permit shall be submitted to the board of mayor and councilmen at a stated monthly meeting for approval. Permits shall be considered on a "first come" basis. No more than one (1) permit per quarter shall be issued to any one (1) applicant or his/her cause.
  2. Fee. A fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be required for the issuance of a permit. No fee shall be charged for events on school grounds.
  3. Duration. Approved permits shall be valid for a period of seven (7) days, which shall include the beginning and end date. The activity (to include the tents, booths or any portable shelter) must be removed no later than the end day of the approved permit.
  4. Requirements.


    1. Activity shall not violate city ordinances.
    2. Temporary structures must be in compliance with all applicable fire, electrical and safety codes.
    3. The permit applicant shall provide portable toilet facilities adequate for the seating provided.
    4. The permit applicant shall provide trash/refuse receptacles.
    5. Grounds maintenance shall be the responsibility of the permit applicant. (2011 Code, § 9-202, modified)
Date Last Updated: 03/01/2026
Codification Date: 03/01/2026

Officials at Date of Last Codification:

Mayor - Danny Holmes

Councilman - Willie Allison
Councilman - Jeff Herald
Councilman - Greg Phillips
Councilman - Dustin Stanton

Recorder - Sharon Carlile
Attorney - Shawn Fry