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This bill is a comprehensive piece of legislation that designates numerous highways, bridges, and road segments across Tennessee in honor of various individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities, served in the military, or demonstrated exceptional public service. Each section of the bill follows a similar pattern: it identifies a specific roadway or bridge, names it after a person of note, and directs the Tennessee Department of Transportation to erect commemorative signs. A key requirement for each designation is that the cost of manufacturing and installing the signs must be paid from non-state funds within one year of the act's effective date. The bill covers a wide range of honorees, including military veterans, law enforcement officers, public servants, community leaders, and notable local figures from various counties across Tennessee. Many of the designations are memorial in nature, honoring individuals who have passed away but left lasting legacies in their communities. The bill also includes a unique provision in Section 37 for renaming the new Interstate 55 bridge over the Mississippi River as "Kings' Crossing" to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., B.B. King, and Elvis Presley. The signs must be installed according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the roadway name changes are primarily honorary, meaning they do not require changes to existing addresses or addressing systems.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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