General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Expresses support for the reconstruction of the Columbia Dam Project on the Duck River and recognizes it as a critical priority to establish an adequate water supply system for sustained growth, economic development, and recreational use. -

This resolution expresses Tennessee's support for rebuilding the Columbia Dam on the Duck River, which was halted in 1981 and demolished in the 1990s after $85.4 million in costs. It states that reconstruction is critical to secure water supply for Middle Tennessee's growing population, economic development, and recreational use, addressing current low water levels and insufficient capacity of the Normandy Reservoir. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes the project as a priority for state water resource management. It directly affects communities in Middle Tennessee reliant on Duck River water resources.