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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Passed
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, designates Nashville hot chicken as an official state food. - Amends TCA Title 4.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Tennessee Code to update the state's official foods list by specifically adding Nashville hot chicken as an official state food. The bill modifies Section 4-1-345 to now list three official state foods: hot slaw, Memphis barbecue, and Nashville hot chicken. The legislation also removes Section 4-1-349 entirely and includes a provision clarifying that bill headings are for reference purposes only but should be included in official compilations. Nashville hot chicken, a spicy variant of fried chicken originating in Nashville, Tennessee, is now formally recognized as a state food, joining the existing culinary designations of hot slaw and Memphis barbecue. The act will take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the state legislature's desire to highlight and celebrate a distinctive local culinary tradition.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 04/24/2025 (on 04/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1216&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0273.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1216.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0567 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0567.pdf |
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