SJR 813 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Amanda and Erik Neil, owners of MICHELIN Guide restaurants Little Coyote, Easy Bistro, and Main Street Meats -

This resolution (SJR 813) formally recognizes Chattanooga restaurant owners Erik and Amanda Niel for having three of their establishments - Little Coyote, Easy Bistro, and Main Street Meats - named to the inaugural MICHELIN Guide American South. It specifically highlights Little Coyote’s Bib Gourmand distinction (for value-focused dining) and the Recommended status for Easy Bistro and Main Street Meats. The resolution expresses the Tennessee legislature’s appreciation for their contribution to Chattanooga’s culinary scene and local economic vitality. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Signed Mar 18, 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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State
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Photo of Bo Watson
Bo Watson
RRepublican
TN
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