Memorials, Sports - Coach Derrick Davis -
SJR 838 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Polk County High School football coach Derrick Davis for his 23-year career (2000-2018, 2022-2025), recognizing his 143-113 win-loss record, five consecutive region titles (2009-2013), and development of 25 All-State players. It formally commends his contributions to Tennessee high school football and the "growth and maturation of hundreds of young men." As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect beyond symbolic recognition and was unanimously adopted by both Tennessee Senate and House in March 2026.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 23, 2026
Signed Mar 12, 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
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tom Hatcher
RRepublican
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