SJR 1251 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Margot Café & Bar -

This bill honors Margot Café & Bar in East Nashville for its twenty-five years of operation, recognizing the establishment's impact on the local community and culinary scene. The resolution commends founder Margot McCormack and her staff for their dedication, noting the restaurant's role in helping transform the neighborhood into a food destination. It formally acknowledges the venue's upcoming closure in June 2026 and expresses appreciation for its history, including its influence on other chefs and its commitment to locally sourced ingredients. The measure serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than a policy change, with the text to be presented to the restaurant as a signed copy.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 Signed May 11, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
May 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Heidi Campbell
Heidi Campbell
DDemocratic
TN
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