Memorials, Death - James W. "Jim" Ayers -

HJR 710 is a memorial resolution introduced by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the late James W. "Jim" Ayers, a Parsons, Tennessee native and founder of FirstBank. The resolution commemorates Ayers' career in banking, his establishment of The Ayers Foundation (which supported over 30,000 rural Tennessee students through education initiatives), and his philanthropy across Tennessee's educational institutions and healthcare facilities. It formally expresses the Assembly's condolences to his family while recognizing his legacy of community service and leadership.