Memorials, Death - Lieutenant Gordon Gwathney, Knoxville Police Department -
This is a memorial resolution honoring Lieutenant Gordon Gwathney of the Knoxville Police Department. It formally expresses the Tennessee House of Representatives' condolences to his family and commemorates his service as a police officer, U.S. Army veteran, and community mentor. The resolution highlights his 26-year career, including his role as Knoxville's first School Resource Officer and his 2013 Officer of the Year award. It does not create new laws or affect any policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 14, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Jan 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 1/14/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Fred Atchley
RRepublican
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