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Steve Southerland R

State Senator

Tennessee Senate District 9

Term: — – Jan. 3, 2028

Email: [email protected]

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Biography

Photo URL: https://capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/images/S9.jpg

On Record (203)

Bill Regional Authorities and Special Districts

Regional Authorities and Special Districts - As introduced, increases, from three to four consecutive weeks, the amount of time that notice of a public hearing to determine whether a central business improvement district will be established must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 13; Title 65; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 69.

Jun 02, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Environmental Preservation

Environmental Preservation - As enacted, prohibits the intentional injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of the sunlight. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 39; Title 42; Title 43; Title 44; Title 55; Title 58; Title 59; Title 60; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.

Jun 02, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Banks and Financial Institutions

Banks and Financial Institutions - As introduced, prohibits a financial institution from releasing or providing the account balance or transaction activity of an account to a person without first obtaining the account holder's express permission or without a warrant issued by a judicial officer located in this state. - Amends TCA Title 45 and Title 47, Chapter 18.

Jun 02, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Game and Fish Laws

Game and Fish Laws - As enacted, clarifies authority of the fish and wildlife commission to set fees for nonresident licenses; makes other clarifications and changes to present law concerning regulation of hunting and fishing. - Amends TCA Title 70.

Jun 02, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, authorizes a special occasion license to be issued in a jurisdiction wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises has not been approved with written approval to hold an event by and in such jurisdiction that is signed by the executive officer or chair of the legislative body of such jurisdiction. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4.

Jun 02, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill AgentsBrokersInsurance CompaniesPolicies

Insurance Companies, Agents, Brokers, Policies - As enacted, requires an applicant for an insurance producer license for title insurance to complete a pre-licensing course of study that consists of a minimum of 30 hours of course work. - Amends TCA Title 56.

Jun 02, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Morristown

Morristown - Subject to local approval, rewrites the city charter. - Amends Chapter 103 of the Acts of 1903; as amended.

May 23, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA)

Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) - As enacted, makes changes to the law relative to TISA funding for school nurses or school health services. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 68.

May 23, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Juvenile Offenders

Juvenile Offenders - As enacted, expands the delinquent acts that constitute a violent juvenile sexual offense for purposes of the sexual offender registry to include an adjudication of delinquency for an act that, if committed by an adult, constitutes the criminal offense of rape of a child if the victim is less than four years younger than the offender and the judge, taking into account the facts and circumstances surrounding the delinquent act, orders that the juvenile be required to register as a violent juvenile sexual offender, rather than only if the victim is at least four years younger than the offender. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40, Chapter 39, Part 2.

May 23, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Salaries and Benefits

Salaries and Benefits - As introduced, entitles criminal investigators hired on or after July 1, 1994, to be compensated at a rate equal to 35 percent of the annual compensation of the district attorney general, with compensation rate increases for 20 years until the compensation rate equals 55 percent of the annual compensation of the district attorney general. - Amends TCA Section 8-7-230.

May 23, 2026 · source · details / share

Video

Franklin Co. BOCC Emergency Bay Meeting Rep. Southerland's Address 9-6-12

May 07, 2026 · details / share

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Sen. Steve Southerland re-elected to TN Senate - WJHL

Sen. Steve Southerland re-elected to TN Senate  WJHL

Apr 09, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Erwin Utilities Authority, the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence's 2025 Excellence Award recipient.

Erwin Utilities

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Wyatt Epley on winning the Tennessee AAU wrestling championship in the 12-and-under, 140-pound weight class.

Wyatt Epley, AAU state wrestling champion

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Professional Achievement

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Tammy Leonard on her selection as the February 2026 Hamblen County Teacher of the Month.

Tammy Leonard, February 2026 Hamblen County Teacher of the Month

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Maliyah Glasper of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School upon being named TSSAA Class 2A Miss Basketball.

Maliyah Glasper, 2026 TSSAA Class 2A Miss Basketball

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the South Greene High School yearbook staff members on their recent victory at the Tennessee High School Press Association awards ceremony.

South Greene High School yearbook staff, Tennessee High School Press Association

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Terryauna Griffin on her selection as TCCAA Player of the Year.

Terryauna Griffin, TCCAA Player of the Year

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jasmin Coleman of Walters State Community College on being named the TCCAA Coach of the Year.

Jasmin Coleman, TCCAA Coach of the Year

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Da'Mori Lytch on being named the TCCAA Player of the Year in men's basketball.

Da'Mori Lytch, TCCAA Player of the Year

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Tyrese Stovall on his selection as TCCAA Co-Freshman of the Year in men's basketball.

Tyrese Stovall, TCCAA Co-Freshman of the Year

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to congratulate the Walters State Community College women's basketball team on winning the TCCAA/Region 7 Championship.

Walters State Community College Lady Senators, TCCAA/Region 7 champions

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to congratulate the Walters State Community College men's basketball team on winning the TCCAA/Region 7 Championship.

Walters State Community College Senators, TCCAA/Region 7 champions

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor the Gatlinburg-Pittman Junior High School Lady Highlanders basketball team upon winning the TMSAA Class AA state championship.

Gatlinburg-Pittman Junior High Lady Highlanders, 2026 Class AA state champions

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Taquez Butler on being named to the All-TCCAA First Team.

Taquez Butler, All-TCCAA First Team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jamar Livingston on being named to the All-TCCAA First Team.

Jamar Livingston, All-TCCAA First Team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Brian Carter on being named to the All-TCCAA Second Team.

Brian Carter, All-TCCAA Second Team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jerry Nichols on being named TCCAA Coach of the Year for men's basketball.

Jerry Nichols

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Interns

A RESOLUTION to commend Audrey Fairman for exemplary service as a legislative intern.

Audrey Fairman

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate James Webb upon winning first place in the National Geographic Bee at Newport Grammar School.

James Webb, Newport Grammar School National Geographic Bee winner

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend Chloee Stokely upon her runner-up finish in the Creed contest at the East Tennessee regional FFA competition.

Chloee Stokely

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend Nate Mason upon winning the East Tennessee FFA Star in Agriscience award.

Nate Mason

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend Silas Poland upon winning the East Tennessee FFA Star Greenhand award.

Silas Poland

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Personal Achievement

A RESOLUTION to honor Herbert "Buddy" Mayes on being inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Hall of Fame.

Herbert "Buddy" Mayes, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Hall of Fame

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Professional Achievement

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Rustin Jones on receiving the 2026 Social Studies School Service Civil Rights/Civil Liberties Excellence in Teaching Award.

Rustin Jones, Excellence in Teaching Award

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Hunter Mathews of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School upon being named All-County in football.

Hunter Mathews, All-County football team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jackson Younger of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School upon being named All-County in football.

Jackson Younger, All-County football team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Isaac Drinnon on winning the 2025-2026 Hamblen County Spelling Bee.

Isaac Drinnon, Hamblen County Spelling Bee champion

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Craig Huskey of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School upon being named All-County in football.

Craig Huskey, All-County football team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Luke Stuart of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School upon being named All-County in football.

Luke Stuart, All-County football team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate John Keohane of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School upon being named All-County in football.

John Keohane, All-County football team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Bobby Broyles on his induction into the TSSAA Hall of Fame.

Bobby Broyles, TSSAA Hall of Fame

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Cecilio Rodriguez of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School upon being named All-County in football.

Cecilio Rodriguez, All-County football team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Tyson Sutton of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School upon being named All-County in football.

Tyson Sutton, All-County football team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Elijah Spence of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School upon being named All-County in football.

Elijah Spence, All-County football team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Brayden Maples of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School upon being named All-County in football.

Brayden Maples, All-County football team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Kylee Renner on being named to the TSWA Class A All-State golf team.

Kylee Renner

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Brylee Catron on being named to the TSWA Class A All-State golf team.

Brylee Catron

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Trey Bailey on being named to the TSWA Class 2A All-State cross country team.

Trey Bailey

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Marley VanBuskirk on being named to the TSWA Class 2A All-State soccer team.

Marley VanBuskirk

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Personal Occasion

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Lee Wanda Corn James on the celebration of her ninetieth birthday.

Lee Wanda Corn James, 90th birthday

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Taren Claridy of Greeneville High School on being named to the TSWA Class 4A All-State football team.

Taren Claridy

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Zorian Harris of Greeneville High School on being named to the TSWA Class 4A All-State football team.

Zorian Harris

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Bishop Merriweather of Greeneville High School on being named to the TSWA Class 4A All-State football team.

Bishop Merriweather

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Zaydyn Anderson of Greeneville High School on being named to the TSWA Class 4A All-State football team.

Zaydyn Anderson

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to commend and congratulate Caden Baugh of Greeneville High School upon receiving the 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award for Division I, Class 4A.

Caden Baugh, Division 1, Class 4A Mr. Football

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Nash Rader of South Greene High School on being named to the TSWA 2A All-State football team.

Nash Rader

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Eden Gibson of Morristown-Hamblen West High School on being named to the Tennessee Music Education Association All-State choir.

Eden Gibson, TMEA All-State choir

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Brayden Martin of Morristown-Hamblen West High School on being named to the Tennessee Music Education Association All-State choir.

Brayden Martin, TMEA All-State choir

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Eli Archer of Morristown-Hamblen West High School on being named to the Tennessee Music Education Association All-State choir.

Eli Archer, TMEA All-State choir

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Caroline Brady of Morristown-Hamblen West High School on being named to the Tennessee Music Education Association All-State choir.

Caroline Brady, TMEA All-State choir

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Joel Oliver of Morristown-Hamblen West High School on being named to the Tennessee Music Education Association All-State choir.

Joel Oliver, TMEA All-State choir

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Sophia Mangin, the choir teacher at Morristown-Hamblen West High School.

Sophia Mangin

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Dominique Athcison of Chuckey-Doak High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Dominique Athcison, All-Region 1-3A first team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Marcus Britt of Chuckey-Doak High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Marcus Britt, All-Region 1-3A first team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Braden Greene of Chuckey-Doak High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Braden Greene, All-Region 1-3A first team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Dominic Hahnlen of Chuckey-Doak High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Dominic Hahnlen, All-Region 1-3A first team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Kiptyn Ball of Chuckey-Doak High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team.

Kiptyn Ball, All-Region 1-3A second team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Skylar Davis of Chuckey-Doak High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team.

Skylar Davis, All-Region 1-3A second team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Parker McMurry of Chuckey-Doak High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team.

Parker McMurry, All-Region 1-3A second team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Colt Shull of Chuckey-Doak High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team.

Colt Shull, All-Region 1-3A second team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Danny Turberville of Chuckey-Doak High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team.

Danny Turberville, All-Region 1-3A second team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Gustavo Alvarez of Chuckey-Doak High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Gustavo Alvarez, All-Region 1-3A first team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Dalton Cerezo of Unicoi County High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Dalton Cerezo, All-Region 1-3A first team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Aidyn Evely of Unicoi County High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Aidyn Evely, All-Region 1-3A first team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Isaac Harris of Unicoi County High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Isaac Harris, All-Region 1-3A first team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Avery Hatcher of Unicoi County High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Avery Hatcher, All-Region 1-3A first team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Blaze Rice of Unicoi County High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Blaze Rice, All-Region 1-3A first team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Brady Simmons of Unicoi County High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Brady Simmons, All-Region 1-3A first team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Carter Simmons of Unicoi County High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Carter Simmons, All-Region 1-3A first team

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Daven Thompson of Unicoi County High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Daven Thompson, All-Region 1-3A first team

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Broox Bennett of Unicoi County High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team.

Broox Bennett, All-Region 1-3A second team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Karson Buchanan of Unicoi County High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team.

Karson Buchanan, All-Region 1-3A second team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Alex Laningham of Unicoi County High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team.

Alex Laningham, All-Region 1-3A second team

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Cade Peterson of Unicoi County High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team.

Cade Peterson, All-Region 1-3A second team

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Hudson Stockfelt of Unicoi County High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team.

Hudson Stockfelt, All-Region 1-3A second team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Kyler Hooper of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team.

Kyler Hooper, All-Region 1-3A second team

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Elijah Valentine of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team.

Elijah Valentine, All-Region 1-3A second team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Tyler Williams of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named Region I-3A Coach of the Year.

Tyler Williams, Coach of the Year Region 3A

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Brayden Maples of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named the Region 1-3A Co-offensive Player of the Year.

Brayden Maples, Region 1-3A Co-Offensive Player of the Year

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Craig Huskey of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named the Region 1-3A Co-Defensive Player of the Year.

Craig Huskey, Region 1-3A Co-Defensive Player of the Year

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Luke Stuart of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named the Region 1-3A Co-Lineman of the Year.

Luke Stuart, Region 1-3A Co-Lineman of the Year

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Kolby Jones of Unicoi County High School on being named the Region 1-3A Player of the Year.

Kolby Jones, Region 1-3A Player of the Year

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Dillon Sifford of Unicoi County High School on being named the Region 1-3A Co-Lineman of the Year.

Dillon Sifford, Region 1-3A Co-Lineman of the Year

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Braxton Lowe of Chuckey-Doak High School on being named the Region 1-3A Underclassman of the Year.

Braxton Lowe, Region 1-3A Underclassman of the Year

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Nathan Allen of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Nathan Allen, All-Region 1-3A first team

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate John Keohane of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

John Keohane, All-Region 1-3A first team

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Hunter Mathews of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Hunter Mathews, All-Region 1-3A first team

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Leonard Pack of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Leonard Pack, All-Region 1-3A first team

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Cecilio Rodriguez of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Cecilio Rodriguez, All-Region 1-3A first team

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jackson Savarese of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Jackson Savarese, All-Region 1-3A first team

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Elijah Spence of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Elijah Spence, All-Region 1-3A first team

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Tyson Sutton of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Tyson Sutton, All-Region 1-3A first team

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jackson Younger of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A first team.

Jackson Younger, All-Region 1-3A first team

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Dalton Cox of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team.

Dalton Cox, All-Region 1-3A second team

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A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Anjrew Goins of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team.

Anjrew Goins, All-Region 1-3A second team

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Oscar Hernandez of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A second team.

Oscar Hernandez, All-Region 1-3A second team

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to commend Calvary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Calvary Baptist Church, 100th anniversary

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Bill Memorials, Death

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Robert Earl "Bob" Nelson of Erwin.

Robert Earl "Bob" Nelson

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Isaac Nuckols of Unicoi County High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A Academic Team.

Isaac Nuckols, Region 1-3A All-Region Academic Team

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Nathan Williams of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A Academic Team.

Nathan Williams, Region 1-3A All-Region Academic Team

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Will Johnson of Chuckey-Doak High School on being named to the All-Region 1-3A Academic Team.

Will Johnson, Region 1-3A All-Region Academic Team

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Sheila Webber upon being named the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce Friendship Award winner.

Sheila Webber, Sevierville Chamber of Commerce Friendship Award

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to congratulate Kendall Warner on receiving the Nursing Faculty Clinical Excellence Award from Walters State Community College.

Kendall Warner, Nursing Faculty Clinical Excellence Award

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Jessica Howard upon being named the 2025 Silver Angels Champion.

Jessica Howard, 2025 Silver Angels Champion

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to congratulate Andrew Johnson Bank on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary.

Andrew Johnson Bank, 50th anniversary

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Bill Memorials, Professional Achievement

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Wendy Hansard on her selection as the Greeneville City Schools Teacher of the Year for Grades 5-8.

Wendy Hansard, Greeneville City Schools Teacher of the Year f or Grades 5-8

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Bill Memorials, Professional Achievement

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Brandy Rambo on her selection as the Greeneville City Schools Teacher of the Year for Grades Pre-K-4.

Brandy Rambo, Greeneville City Schools Teacher of the Year for Grades Pre-K-4

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Bill Memorials, Professional Achievement

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Melissa Batson on her selection as the Greeneville City Schools Supervisor of the Year.

Melissa Batson, Greeneville City Schools Supervisor of the Year

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Bill Memorials, Professional Achievement

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Dr. Lana Luttrell on her selection as the Greeneville City Schools Principal of the Year.

Dr. Lana Luttrell, Greeneville City Schools Principal of the Year

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Bill Memorials, Professional Achievement

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Cindy Propst on her selection as the Greeneville City Schools Teacher of the Year for Grades 9-12.

Cindy Propst, Greeneville City Schools Teacher of the Year for Grades 9-12

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Bill Memorials, Public Service

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Senator Frank Niceley for his distinguished, brilliant, and principled service as a member of the Tennessee General Assembly.

Senator Frank Niceley

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Karina Laureano Ruiz of Walters State Community College on being named to the All-Tennessee Academic Team.

Karina Laureano Ruiz

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Gerardo Castillo-Ruiz of Walters State Community College on being named to the All-Tennessee Academic Team.

Gerardo Castillo-Ruiz

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to commend and congratulate Ava Kelly of Walters State Community College.

Ava Kelly

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to commend and congratulate Abigail Weaver of Walters State Community College.

Abigail Weaver

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to commend and congratulate Macy Greenlee of Walters State Community College.

Macy Greenlee

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to commend and congratulate Keegan Grills of Walters State Community College.

Keegan Grills

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Lily Brake for her outstanding achievement in the Baileyton Veterans Memorial design contest.

Lily Brake

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Chloey Marshall for her outstanding achievement in the Baileyton Veterans Memorial design contest.

Chloey Marshall

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Ellieonna Stetson for her outstanding achievement in the Baileyton Veterans Memorial design contest.

Ellieonna Stetson

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Bill Memorials, Retirement

A RESOLUTION to recognize Beth McGhee-Folsom upon the occasion of her retirement.

Beth McGhee-Folsom

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Bill Memorials, Public Service

A RESOLUTION to honor the members of Unicoi County High School's Future Health Professionals chapter for their volunteer work during Hurricane Helene.

Unicoi County High School's Future Health Professionals chapter

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Tracy Solomon of Greeneville upon his receipt of the Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year award.

Tracy Solomon, Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year

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Bill Memorials, Interns

A RESOLUTION to commend Cleveland Buchanan Wilson for exemplary service as a legislative intern.

Cleveland Buchanan Wilson

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor Weston Brown on being elected Tennessee FFA state president.

Weston Brown, Tennessee FFA state president

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor Greeneville, Greene County upon being named a top micropolitan area.

Greeneville, Greene County

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jerry Lee Byrd upon being named the 2024 Master Logger of the Year by the Tennessee Forestry Association.

Jerry Byrd, 2024 Master Logger of the Year

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Bill Memorials, Retirement

A RESOLUTION to recognize Kathy Jones-Terry, Hamblen County Chancery and Probate Court Clerk and Master, on the occasion of her retirement.

Kathy Jones-Terry

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Sonya Ricker for her twenty-five years of service to Hamblen County.

Sonya Ricker

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Bill Memorials, Retirement

A RESOLUTION to recognize Mattie Cook on the occasion of her retirement.

Mattie Cook

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Bill Memorials, Professional Achievement

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Dr. Nicole Cardwell-Hampton on her being named the 2025 Tennessee Board of Regents Staff Member of the Year.

Dr. Nicole Cardwell-Hampton, 2025 Tennessee Board of Regents Staff Member of the Year

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Bill Memorials, Personal Achievement

A RESOLUTION to honor Robert "Buz" Lacy on being inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Hall of Fame.

Robert "Buz" Lacy, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Hall of Fame

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor Totianya Zamora Moore upon winning the 2024-2025 Tennessee Association of School Librarians Bookmark Contest.

Totianya Zamora Moore, 2024-2025 Tennessee Association of School Librarians Bookmark Contest

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Bill Memorials, Retirement

A RESOLUTION to recognize Reverend Richard M. Long on the occasion of his retirement.

Reverend Richard M. Long

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor Nikki Pruitt, Chief Operating Officer of ALPS, on her receipt of the East Tennessee Aging Innovation Award.

Nikki Pruitt, East Tennessee Aging Innovation Award

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor Tyler Myatt of the Walters State Community College baseball team.

Tyler Myatt, TCCAA Baseball Player of the Week

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor Brylan Rhodes of Greeneville High School on winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class A State wrestling championship in the 106-pound weight class.

Brylan Rhodes, Class A wrestling state champion

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor Kyra Perkins of the Walters State Community College women's basketball team.

Kyra Perkins, TCCAA Women's Basketball Player of the Week

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to congratulate Wayne Bettis upon his receipt of the 2025 Greene County Republican Chairman's Award.

Wayne Bettis, 2025 Greene County Republican Chairman's Award

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor Rylee Haynie of the Walters State Community College volleyball team.

Rylee Haynie, NJCAA Defensive Player of the Week

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to congratulate Cocke County Farm Bureau upon its receipt of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation's President's Award.

Cocke County Farm Bureau, Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation's President's Award

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor Randi Delong on being named NJCAA Softball Player of the Week.

Randi Delong

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Kara Shults on her receipt of the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award.

Kara Shults, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Michelle Lane on her receipt of the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award.

Michelle Lane, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award

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Bill Memorials, Professional Achievement

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Dr. Erika Stevens upon her receipt of the Distance Learning Teaching Award for Higher Education from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

Dr. Erika Stevens, Distance Learning Teaching Award

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor David Painter on setting the new record for career pinfalls in bowling at Union Commonwealth University.

David Painter

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Bill Memorials, Personal Occasion

A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Cecil Renner on the occasion of her 103rd birthday.

Cecil Renner, 103rd birthday

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Coach Julie Huebner on her 300th win as head coach of the Tusculum University softball team.

Julie Huebner, Tusculum University softball coach, 300th win

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to recognize Tamara Yelton of Unicoi County High School on her selection as a 2024–2025 Kiwanis Club Teacher of the Year.

Tamara Yelton, Kiwanis Club Teacher of the Year

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to recognize Elena Pate of Unicoi County Middle School upon her selection as a 2024–2025 Kiwanis Club Teacher of the Year.

Elena Pate, Kiwanis Club Teacher of the Year

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to recognize Shannon Blevins on her selection as a 2024–2025 Kiwanis Club of Erwin Teacher of the Year.

Shannon Blevins, 2024-2025 Kiwanis Club Teacher of the Year

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Bill Memorials, Retirement

A RESOLUTION to recognize Ken Rea on the occasion of his retirement.

Ken Rea, First Tennessee Development District

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Deputy Chief Sam Hinson of the Sevierville Police Department on his thirty years of service.

Deputy Chief Sam Hinson, 30 years with Sevierville Police Department

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor IATRIC Manufacturing Solutions of Morristown upon receiving the Tennessee OSHA Governor's Award of Excellence.

IATRIC Manufacturing Solutions of Morristown, Governor's Award of Excellence

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Bennett McLain of North Greene High School, 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program nominee.

Bennett McLain, United States Presidential Scholars Program nominee

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor Thomas E. Mooty upon receiving the Cocke County Citizenship Award.

Thomas E. Mooty, Cocke County Citizenship Award

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Bill Memorials, Personal Achievement

A RESOLUTION to recognize John Samuel Chance on becoming an Eagle Scout.

John Samuel Chance, Eagle Scout

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Bill Memorials, Retirement

A RESOLUTION to recognize Nancy Harmon on the occasion of her retirement.

Nancy Harmon

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend FFA national champion Nate Mason.

Nate Mason, FFA National Champion

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to congratulate the Greene County Fair and its board, staff, and volunteers upon being named the 2024 Champion of Champions Fair by the Tennessee Association of Fairs.

Greene County Fair, 2024 Champion of Champions Fair

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Bill Memorials, Retirement

A RESOLUTION to recognize Coach Jason Lowe on the occasion of his retirement.

Coach Jason Lowe

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend EastView Elementary School upon its nomination as a National Blue Ribbon School.

EastView Elementary School

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Bill Memorials, Retirement

A RESOLUTION to recognize Hamblen County Mayor Bill Brittain on the occasion of his retirement.

Hamblen County Mayor Bill Brittain

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Bill Memorials, Retirement

A RESOLUTION to honor David McLain on the occasion of his retirement.

David McLain

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Bill Memorials, Academic Achievement

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Amanda Bean on her receipt of the Student Achievement Award from the Tennessee School Board Association.

Amanda Bean, TSBA Student Achievement Award

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jean Hinkle on her performance at Tennessee's 2024 First District Senior Olympics.

Jean Hinkle, Senior Olympics gold medalist

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Bill Memorials, Personal Occasion

A RESOLUTION to recognize and congratulate Frank and Barbara Greene upon the occasion of their sixtieth wedding anniversary.

Frank and Barbara Greene, 60th wedding anniversary

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Bill Memorials, Sports

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Coach Johnny Painter of Greeneville High School on his 350th career win.

Johnny Painter, 350th coaching win

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Bill Memorials, Professional Achievement

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jamy Swinney on being named a Tennessee Novice Teacher of the Year.

Jamy Swinney, Tennessee Novice Teacher of the Year

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Bill Memorials, Retirement

A RESOLUTION to recognize Chris Cutshaw on the occasion of his retirement.

Chris Cutshaw

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Bill Memorials, Retirement

A RESOLUTION to recognize Carolyn McMahan, Clerk and Master of the Sevier County Chancery Court, on the occasion of her retirement.

Carolyn McMahan

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Bill Memorials, Recognition

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Chuckey-Doak Middle School upon its nomination as a National Blue Ribbon School.

Chuckey-Doak Middle School

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Bill Memorials, Retirement

A RESOLUTION to recognize Russell Treadway on the occasion of his retirement.

Russell Treadway

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Bill Unicoi County

AN ACT to amend Chapter 213 of the Private Acts of 1982; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Unicoi County mineral tax.

Subject to local approval, aligns the county's mineral severance tax with the tax amounts prescribed under state law. - Amends Chapter 213 of the Private Acts of 1982.

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Bill Hamblen County

AN ACT to repeal Chapter 313 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended by Chapter 679 of the Private Acts of 1949; Chapter 398 of the Private Acts of 1951; Chapter 219 of the Private Acts of 1953; Chapter 170 of the Private Acts of 1953; Chapter 111 of the Private Acts of 1963; Chapter 19 of the Private Acts of 1963; Chapter 366 of the Private Acts of 1968; Chapter 74 of the Private Acts of 1969; Chapter 274 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 138 of the Private Acts of 1975; Chapter 306 of the P

Subject to local approval, abolishes the Hamblen County Road Commission, effective August 31, 2028. - Repeals Chapter 313 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended.

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Bill Morristown

AN ACT to amend Chapter 103 of the Acts of 1903; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 64 of the Private Acts of 2024; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Morristown.

Subject to local approval, makes the elections for council members at-large elections; eliminates council wards. - Amends Chapter 103 of the Acts of 1903; as amended and rewritten.

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Bill Hamblen County

AN ACT to amend Chapter 677 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended by Chapter 434 of the Private Acts of 1968; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the office of county attorney for Hamblen County.

Subject to local approval, updates appointment provisions, qualifications, and compensation for the office of county attorney. - Amends Chapter 677 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended.

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Bill Taxes, Exemption and Credits

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-6-228, relative to taxation.

As introduced, exempts the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the sales tax if sold to a person who is 65 or older and a Tennessee resident. - Amends TCA Section 67-6-228.

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Bill Real Property

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 30; Title 31; Title 32; Title 35; Title 55; Title 66 and Title 67, relative to property.

As introduced, enacts the "Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act." - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 30; Title 31; Title 32; Title 35; Title 55; Title 66 and Title 67.

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Bill Election Laws

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 3, Part 3, relative to convenience voting.

As enacted, authorizes Hamblen County to participate in the convenience voting center pilot project. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 3, Part 3.

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Bill Criminal Offenses

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to offenses against first responders.

As introduced, creates a Class B misdemeanor offense for engaging in harassing behavior against a first responder engaged in official duties under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 39.

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Bill Financial Institutions, Dept. of

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 45, relative to financial institutions.

As introduced, reduces from 60 to 45 days, the time period following the end of each calendar year during which the commissioner must annually report to the governor. - Amends TCA Title 45.

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Bill Education

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.

As introduced, deletes obsolete pilot program to improve parent-teacher engagement that terminated at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. - Amends TCA Title 49.

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Bill Neutral AGRICULTURE

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43, relative to agriculture.

As introduced, under certain conditions, requires the department of agriculture to purchase and distribute round hay baling machines to applicants in the hay equipment portion of the Tennessee agricultural enhancement program in lieu of making cost-share grants associated with the purchase of the machines. - Amends TCA Title 43.

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Bill Neutral Codes

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 102, relative to service release inspections.

As introduced, increases the period of temporary validity of a service release inspection from 45 days to nine months. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 102.

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Bill Neutral Motor vehicles

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, relative to driver education.

As introduced, requires the department of safety to update the advisory guidelines for best behaviors of drivers during traffic stops developed under present law; requires the updated guidelines to be included in driver education programs, driver improvement courses, and in the driver license manual. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.

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Bill Neutral Annexation

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 6, Chapter 51 and Title 6, Chapter 58, relative to annexation.

As introduced, authorizes municipalities to annex territory outside of their urban growth boundaries so long as the territory is not within another municipality's urban growth boundary. - Amends TCA Title 6, Chapter 51 and Title 6, Chapter 58.

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Bill Neutral Consumer Protection

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 13; Title 47; Title 65 and Title 66, relative to net metering credits.

As introduced, requires a company offering to sell or install a solar energy system to provide written proof that the utility serving the area where the system is to be installed has a net metering program or otherwise offers net metering credits to an owner or user of a system before the company enters into an agreement to sell or …

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Bill Neutral Aircraft and Airports

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 12-10-109 and Title 42, relative to parking fee exemptions for military service.

As introduced, exempts certain motor vehicles from parking fees at airports in this state if the vehicle displays a disabled veteran or military award license plate. - Amends TCA Section 12-10-109 and Title 42.

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Bill Neutral Public Funds and Financing

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9; Title 45, Chapter 2 and Title 67, relative to precious metals.

As introduced, enacts the Tennessee bullion depository act; makes gold and silver coinage legal tender; authorizes payment of taxes with gold and silver coinage; makes other changes concerning precious metals. - Amends TCA Title 9; Title 45, Chapter 2 and Title 67.

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Bill Neutral Local Education Agencies

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to special education.

As introduced, requires an LEA or public charter school to install, maintain, and use, subject to parental request and approval, a video camera surveillance system in each special education classroom operated by the LEA or public charter school to continuously monitor students, teachers, and staff in special education classrooms while special education or related services are being provided to students. …

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Bill Neutral Jails, Local Lock-ups

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, Chapter 2, relative to prisoners on work release.

As introduced, exempts a prisoner of a county workhouse or jail who is released from custody on work release from wearing an electronic monitoring device if the prisoner was convicted of a non-violent crime and the sheriff has determined that the prisoner poses a low risk to the public and for escape. - Amends TCA Title 41, Chapter 2.

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