Visible Emissions Evaluation (Smoke School)

NOTICE- The Knoxville area smoke school originally scheduled for September 22-23, 2020, has been postponed.  The new dates and locations are as follows:

Lecture to be held Tuesday October 20, 2020 at:

Hampton Inn & Suites Sevierville [off Exit 407]
105 Stadium Drive
Kodak, TN 37764

The Lecture (first day) starts at 8:00 am Local (Eastern) Time

Field Program [certification runs] to be held Wednesday October 21, 2020 at:

Bass Pro Shops – Kodak [off Exit 407]
3629 Outdoor Sportsmans Place
Kodak, TN 37764

Certification Runs (second day) start at 9:00 am Local (Eastern) Time

The Division is planning to conduct smoke schools in the Knoxville area during the spring and fall of 2021, the exact dates and location are not yet finalized.

Certification will be awarded to those applicants who meet the qualification requirements of EPA Federal Reference Method 9. Certification in this program is recognized and accepted nationwide.

For further information about the Visible Emissions Evaluation Courses, contact Mr. Jeryl Stewart (615) 532-0605, Jeryl.Stewart@tn.gov.

Please note new fees effective July 1, 2020

Course Schedule

Registration for Tennessee Visible Emissions Certification

Course Description

Day One:  Lecture
(Required for Initial Certification; Optional for Recertification)
Lecture held at State Park Inn Conference Room,  or Hampton Inn, Kodak, TN

Certification runs start the second day.

Day Two: Field Program
(Initial Certification and/or Recertification)
Note: Students are prohibited from wearing light compensating eyeglasses during field certification tests.
Note: The Division of Air Pollution Control will only guarantee to conduct a minimum of eight (8) certification runs.

Day Three: Field Program
(Continue Certification Runs, If Necessary)

Payment Options

Personal or Company Check
Make check payable to: Treasurer, State of Tennessee and please note that it is for Smoke School Registration

Credit or Debit Card
You may contact the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Fiscal Services, Consolidated Fee Section by telephone at (615) 532-0065 or via email at TDEC.fees@tn.gov for a copy of the Credit Card Payment Request form.  Please follow the instructions on the form.  Please note in the comments column that the payment is for registration at Smoke School.  You may pay directly via telephone by contacting the above listed number

Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) or Automated Clearing House (ACH)
You may contact the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Fiscal Services, Consolidated Fee Section by telephone at (615) 532-0065 or via email at TDEC.fees@tn.gov for information on how to set up an EFT or ACH Payment.  Please note in the comments column that the payment is for registration at Smoke School.