HJR 1558 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Overton Park, 125th anniversary -

This joint resolution formally recognizes and honors Overton Park in Memphis on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. The bill highlights the park's historical significance, noting its establishment in 1901 and its development by landscape architect Georges Kessler into a major public space. It acknowledges the park's various amenities, including the Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis Zoo, and the Old Forest Arboretum, as a cherished natural asset for the state. Ultimately, the resolution serves as a commemorative statement celebrating the park's legacy rather than enacting new laws or funding.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 Signed May 7, 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
May 7, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/22/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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State
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Gabby Salinas
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TN
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