SJR 864 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Wesley Hazen Rucker, a Knoxville sports journalist who covered University of Tennessee athletics for over two decades. The resolution expresses condolences to his family and recognizes his contributions to sports journalism, including his work with the University of Tennessee, 247Sports, and WBIR-TV, as well as his community impact. It does not impose legal requirements or alter policies, serving solely as a formal expression of respect for his legacy.
This resolution (SJR 869) formally honors the Sevier County High School Smoky Bears football team for finishing as runner-up in the 2025 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Division I, Class 5A state championship. It recognizes the team's athletic achievements, leadership under Head Coach Todd Loveday, and character during their season. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic tribute from the Tennessee legislature to the players, coaches, and community. The resolution passed unanimously in the Senate (31-0) and is now awaiting final adoption.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 872), not a law with policy changes. It formally recognizes Patricia Jones, a Henderson business owner and NFIB member, for winning the National Federation of Independent Business's 2025 Small Business Champion Award. The resolution honors her advocacy for small businesses, her leadership in Tennessee through NFIB committees, and her community involvement. It does not create new policies, alter existing laws, or directly affect any individuals or businesses beyond this symbolic acknowledgment. The Tennessee General Assembly passed it unanimously on March 5, 2026.
SJR 873 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Beene Farms in Chester County as a Tennessee Century Farm. It honors the Beene family for owning and operating the same farm since 1898, qualifying under Tennessee's 1975 Century Farms program that celebrates farms retained by one family for over 100 years. The resolution formally commends the family's multi-generational agricultural legacy and contributions to the community. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes, it does not affect laws, regulations, or funding.
SJR 623 is a ceremonial resolution designating February 18, 2026, as "Safari Club International Day" in Tennessee. It recognizes Safari Club International (SCI), a nonprofit founded in 1971 that promotes hunting conservation and wildlife management, and highlights its annual Nashville convention as a major event supporting Tennessee's hunting community. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally commemorates SCI's role in conservation funding, wildlife management, and outdoor heritage. It directly affects SCI members and Tennessee's hunting community by honoring their contributions through official state recognition.
SJR 867 is a symbolic resolution honoring Lindsey Snodgrass, a 2011 TSSAA Division I, Class A-AA Girls' Track and Field 300-Meter Hurdles State Champion from Claiborne High School. It formally recognizes her championship win and her fourth-place finishes in the 100-meter hurdles and triple jump at the 2011 state championships. The resolution, passed unanimously by the Tennessee Senate (31-0), serves only as a ceremonial tribute with no legal effect or policy changes. It directly affects Lindsey Snodgrass by publicly commending her athletic achievements.
SJR 865 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Rusty Provins, a former Cumberland Gap High School student and three-time TSSAA Class A-AA Boys' Track and Field Discus and Shot Put State Champion (2012-2014). The resolution formally congratulates him for his athletic achievements, academic success as a valedictorian, and service as a U.S. Army Ranger. It does not create any new laws, policies, or funding changes - it solely serves to recognize Provins' accomplishments through a formal expression of commendation by the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution passed unanimously (31-0) in the Senate on March 5, 2026.
SJR 866 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Tyrell Miles, the 2024 TSSAA Division I, Class AA Boys' Track and Field Triple Jump State Champion from Claiborne High School. The resolution, passed unanimously by the Tennessee Senate (31-0), formally congratulates Miles on his athletic achievement and extends well-wishes for his future success at Lincoln Memorial University. This resolution has no legal effect and serves solely to recognize Miles' accomplishments as a student-athlete.
This is a symbolic resolution (SJR 868), not a law, formally honoring Duncan Oshumu, a sophomore at The King's Academy. It commemorates his 2025 TSSAA Division II, Class A Boys' Cross Country Individual Championship win with a time of 15:48.47. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's commendation for his athletic achievement and dedication. It was unanimously adopted by the Senate (31-0) in March 2026.
This is a memorial resolution (SJR 871), not a substantive bill. It honors Jayden Bailey, a Lebanon High School student from Wilson County who passed away after a cancer battle, by expressing the General Assembly's condolences to his family. The resolution describes Bailey as a beloved basketball player known for his positivity and courage during his illness. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as memorial resolutions are symbolic gestures of respect.
SJR 874 is a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Bo Carey, a Loudon business owner and president of Greer's Home Furnishings, for receiving the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Champion Award. The resolution recognizes his decades of advocacy for small businesses, including his service as an NFIB member since 1992 and his work promoting policies supporting small business growth. It does not create new laws or funding but formally commends Carey's community leadership and professional achievements. The resolution was introduced and passed in early 2026 with bipartisan support.
SJR 879 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Don Lindsey, the 2026 recipient of the John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy, for his decades of volunteer work supporting Knoxville seniors. It recognizes his founding role in the Volunteer Assisted Transportation program, leadership in the CarFit driving safety initiative, and ongoing service with organizations like the Knox County Health Department's Senior Safety Task Force. The resolution, passed by the Tennessee General Assembly, serves as a symbolic tribute to his community impact without creating new laws or policies.
