Museums - As introduced, requires the state to enter into good faith negotiations for the purchase of the Cotton Museum in Memphis, subject to approval by the state building commission. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11 and Title 12.

HB 1388 would require the state of Tennessee to negotiate in good faith to purchase the Cotton Museum in Memphis, pending approval by the state building commission. If approved, management of the museum would transfer to the state museum system, to be operated by the Douglas Henry state museum commission and the Tennessee historical commission. The bill does not appropriate funds for the purchase, meaning any costs would require separate budget approval. The bill was introduced in February 2025 and failed in committee on February 26, 2025.