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TN HJR1344

TN HJR1344
A RESOLUTION to honor the legendary Dolly Parton on the occasion of a segment of U.S. Highway 411 and U.S. Highway 25W being named in her honor.


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Introduced
04/09/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/13/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

to honor the legendary Dolly Parton on the occasion of a segment of U.S. Highway 411 and U.S. Highway 25W being named in her honor.

AI Summary

This resolution, passed by the Tennessee House of Representatives and concurred with by the Senate, formally honors the legendary Dolly Parton on the occasion of a section of U.S. Highway 411 and U.S. Highway 25W in Sevier and Cocke counties being officially named the "Dolly Parton Parkway." The resolution acknowledges Parton as Tennessee's most beloved native, recognizing her immense talent as a writer, entertainer, and businesswoman, as well as her profound philanthropic efforts that have positively impacted millions globally. It highlights her role as an international ambassador for Tennessee's culture and values, her dedication to charity, education, and community service, and her enduring inspiration, particularly to her home region of East Tennessee. The resolution emphasizes her significant legacy, not just in country music but as an exemplary figure who demonstrates the power of hard work and compassionate action, and it signifies the General Assembly's recognition of her many cultural, civic, and philanthropic contributions.

Sponsors (94)

Fred Atchley (R)* Becky Jo Alexander (R),  Jody Barrett (R),  Charlie Baum (R),  Aftyn Behn (D),  Clark Boyd (R),  Rush Bricken (R),  Shaundelle Brooks (D),  Gino Bulso (R),  Ed Butler (R),  Karen Camper (D),  Kip Capley (R),  Michele Carringer (R),  Jesse Chism (D),  John Clemmons (D),  Mark Cochran (R),  John Crawford (R),  Tandy Darby (R),  Elaine Davis (R),  Clay Doggett (R),  Rick Eldridge (R),  Jeremy Faison (R),  Andrew Farmer (R),  Bob Freeman (D),  Monty Fritts (R),  Ron Gant (R),  Johnny Garrett (R),  Ronnie Glynn (D),  Rusty Grills (R),  Yusuf Hakeem (D),  Michael Hale (R),  Kirk Haston (R),  David Hawk (R),  Esther Helton (R),  Caleb Hemmer (D),  Gary Hicks (R),  Tim Hicks (R),  Timothy Hill (R),  Dan Howell (R),  Bud Hulsey (R),  Chris Hurt (R),  Gloria Johnson (D),  Justin Jones (D),  Renea Jones (R),  Kelly Keisling (R),  Doc Kumar (R),  Justin Lafferty (R),  William Lamberth (R),  Michael Lankford (R),  Tom Leatherwood (R),  Mary Littleton (R),  Harold Love (D),  Susan Lynn (R),  Aron Maberry (R),  Pat Marsh (R),  Brock Martin (R),  Greg Martin (R),  Jake McCalmon (R),  Sam McKenzie (D),  Larry Miller (D),  Bo Mitchell (D),  Debra Moody (R),  Jerome Moon (R),  Antonio Parkinson (D),  Justin Pearson (D),  Jason Powell (D),  Dennis Powers (R),  Kevin Raper (R),  Jay Reedy (R),  Lee Reeves (R),  Michele Reneau (R),  Tim Rudd (R),  Iris Rudder (R),  Lowell Russell (R),  Gabby Salinas (D),  Richard Scarbrough (R),  Cameron Sexton (R),  Johnny Shaw (D),  Paul Sherrell (R),  William Slater (R),  Mike Sparks (R),  Robert Stevens (R),  Tom Stinnett (R),  Bryan Terry (R),  Chris Todd (R),  Joe Towns (D),  Ron Travis (R),  Kevin Vaughan (R),  Greg Vital (R),  Todd Warner (R),  Mark White (R),  Ryan Williams (R),  Dave Wright (R),  Jason Zachary (R), 

Last Action

Concurred, Ayes 27, Nays 0 (on 04/16/2026)

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