Bill > HJR1479

This resolution, passed by the Tennessee House of Representatives and concurred with by the Senate, formally honors Carnton, a historic landmark in Franklin, Tennessee, as it celebrates its 200th anniversary. The resolution acknowledges Carnton's significance as a testament to Tennessee's complex history, noting its founding in 1826 and its role as a center of 19th-century political and social life. It also recognizes the integral part played by the McGavock family and the enslaved individuals who lived and worked there, as well as Carnton's somber role during the Civil War. By marking this bicentennial, the resolution emphasizes the importance of preserving such sites for honest reflection on shared history and celebrates Carnton as a "witness to history" that continues to tell the story of the Volunteer State.