HJR 542 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Retirement - Pigeon Forge City Manager Earlene Teaster -

This is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 542), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes Pigeon Forge City Manager Earlene Teaster for her 44-year service as city manager (1980-2025) and her 63-year career with the city starting in 1961. The resolution highlights her role in developing tourism infrastructure (including Dollywood and the Fun Time Trolley), leading economic growth, and guiding the city through crises like wildfires and the pandemic. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it solely honors her retirement with a formal commendation from Tennessee’s General Assembly.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 Signed Apr 15, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 10, 2025 · House Apr 3, 2025

How they voted

360
Passed
Total votes 36
Apr 10, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican30
30 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 15, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 4/3/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Fred Atchley
Fred Atchley
RRepublican
TN
12