General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Expresses support for the reconstruction of the Columbia Dam Project on the Duck River and recognizes it as a critical priority to establish an adequate water supply system for sustained growth, economic development, and recreational use. -

HJR 726 is a non-binding resolution by the Tennessee General Assembly expressing support for reconstructing the Columbia Dam on the Duck River. It states the project is critical to address water supply shortages for growing communities, support economic development, and maintain recreational use amid population increases in Middle Tennessee. The resolution cites historical context - including the dam's partial construction in the 1970s, its halt by a court ruling, and subsequent demolition in the late 1990s - that led to current water scarcity and flooding challenges. As a symbolic statement, it does not impose legal requirements but formally declares the state's position in favor of the project.