Memorials, Sports - Knoxville Central High school boys' basketball team -
This bill is a joint resolution that formally honors the Knoxville Central High School boys' basketball team for winning the 2025-2026 District 3, Class 4A regular season and tournament championships. The resolution acknowledges the team's historic 28-win season, which included a perfect 10-0 record, and recognizes the contributions of their coach and community supporters. It does not create any new laws or change existing policies but serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly. The document is intended to be presented to the team as a gesture of appreciation for their athletic achievements and character.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 16, 2026
Signed May 5, 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
15
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 5, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/20/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michele Carringer
RRepublican
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