Memorials, Recognition - Jere Loveday and Loveday Family Bridge -
This bill officially names a bridge in Pigeon Forge the "Loveday Family Bridge" to honor Jere Loveday, a local farmer who collaborated with officials on road planning. The resolution recognizes his decades of work on his land near Middle Creek and his contributions to the community. It serves as a formal commemoration of his life and character rather than establishing new laws or policies.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Apr 9, 2026
Signed Apr 30, 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
12
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 30, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 28, Nays 0
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/13/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Fred Atchley
RRepublican
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