Memorials, Recognition - Shugga Hi Bakery and Cafe -

SJR 186 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Shugga Hi Bakery and Café for its contributions to the Nashville community since 2017. It recognizes the bakery’s founding by sisters Sandra Austin and Kathy Leslie, its role in revitalizing the Dickerson Pike corridor, and its community initiatives like pandemic-era meal distributions. The resolution expresses appreciation for the establishment’s popular menu (notably its chicken and waffles) and its commitment to serving diverse customers. Signed by the Governor on March 13, 2025, it serves as a formal gesture of recognition with no binding policy impact.