Memorials, Recognition - Freely Fest -
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors and commends Freely Fest, a music festival held in Nashville, and its presenting organization, the Freedom Forum. The resolution recognizes the event for celebrating music and First Amendment freedoms, highlighting the diverse lineup of performers and the festival's goal of uniting artists and audiences around these rights. By passing this measure, the Tennessee General Assembly expresses its gratitude for the festival's contribution to the state's arts and culture while wishing the organization continued success. The document serves as an official record of appreciation rather than creating new laws or funding requirements.
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 22, 2026
Signed May 11, 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
May 11, 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
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 2 for 4/22/2026
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Clemmons
DDemocratic
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