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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
to recognize and honor Couch's BBQ for eighty years in business.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution, passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate of the 114th General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, formally recognizes and honors Couch's BBQ in Ooltewah for its eighty years of operation. The resolution highlights Couch's BBQ as a family-owned establishment that has been a significant part of the southeast Tennessee community since opening in March 1946. It details the restaurant's history, from its beginnings as a roadside diner serving a unique shaved barbecue sandwich, through its ownership by Kenny Stiner, and into its current leadership under his daughter, Sarah Stiner, who continues the family legacy. The resolution expresses best wishes for the continued success of Sarah Stiner, the Couch family, and all past and present employees of Couch's BBQ, acknowledging it as a beloved culinary landmark in Tennessee.
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Signed by Governor. (on 03/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HJR1002&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HJR1002.pdf |
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