Memorials, Recognition - Couch's BBQ -
HJR 1002 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Couch's BBQ in Ooltewah, Tennessee, for its 80 years of operation. It honors the restaurant's history since 1946, its family ownership (originally by Will and Agnes Couch, later by Kenny and Sarah Stiner), and its role as a community staple. The resolution specifically acknowledges current owner Sarah Stiner and the business's legacy as a regional culinary landmark. As a non-binding recognition resolution, it has no policy or funding impact.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 23, 2026
Signed Mar 13, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Mar 13, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/26/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Vital
RRepublican
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