SB 754 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Economic and Community Development - As introduced, enacts the "Courthouse Square Revitalization Act." - Amends TCA Title 6 and Title 67, Chapter 6.

SB 754 creates the "Courthouse Square Revitalization Act" to redirect sales tax revenue from designated areas around county courthouses in small Tennessee towns (population ≤30,000 per 2020 census) to local revitalization efforts. Municipalities must apply for approval to establish a "revitalization zone" around their courthouse, and if approved, they receive tax revenue from that zone to fund improvements like infrastructure, marketing, or public-private partnerships. The state limits approval to six total projects (max two per grand division), requiring department review of applications including maps and use descriptions. This policy directly affects eligible small county-seat municipalities by providing dedicated funding for courthouse square development.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ken Yager
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