HB 1543 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

State Symbols - As enacted, designates "Tennessee" by Drew Holcomb as an official state song. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.

HB 1543 would designate "Tennessee" by Drew Holcomb as an official state song, adding it to Tennessee's list of state symbols under state law. This change would directly affect the state by formally recognizing this song as part of Tennessee's cultural identity, without altering other laws or policies.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Apr 23, 2026

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Committee

Mar 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/19/2026

lower

Mar 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

lower

Mar 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/11/2026

lower

Mar 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Placed on cal. Naming & Designating Committee for 3/2/2026

lower

Feb 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Action def. in Naming & Designating Committee to 2/23/2026

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

Placed on cal. Naming & Designating Committee for 2/9/2026

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Committee

P2C, ref. to Naming & Designating Committee - State & Local Government Committee

lower

Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Intro., P1C.

lower

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