§ 15-2-115. Wilma Rudolph Day
June 23 of each year shall be observed as “Wilma Rudolph Day,” to honor and recognize the late Wilma Rudolph for her inspirational example in overcoming childhood disability to excel as an athlete, her numerous athletic accomplishments, including winning three gold medals at the 1960 Olympics, her courage in combating segregation, and her humanitarian work […]
§ 15-2-104. Family Day
The last Sunday in August of each year is to be especially observed as “Family Day,” to bring attention and honor to the importance of the family as the basis of our state and nation.
§ 15-2-105. Franklin D. Roosevelt Day
January 30 of each year is to be observed as “Franklin D. Roosevelt Day,” to honor and recognize President Roosevelt as the father of the civilian conservation corps. Such day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in § 15-1-101.
§ 15-2-106. American Indian Day
The fourth Monday in September of each year is to be especially observed in Tennessee as “American Indian Day,” and that on this day schools, clubs, and civic and religious organizations are encouraged to recognize the contributions of American Indians with suitable ceremony and fellowship designed to promote greater understanding and brotherhood between American Indians […]
§ 15-2-107. Tennessee p.o.w.-m.i.a. Recognition Week
The week beginning the third Friday of September and extending through the following Thursday of each year shall be designated as “Tennessee P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Week” in recognition of the sacrifices of the citizens who were captured by the enemy or are missing in action.
§ 15-2-108. Scottish, Scots-Irish Heritage Day
June 24 of each year is to be observed as “Scottish, Scots-Irish Heritage Day,” to honor and recognize the contributions people of Scottish and Scots-Irish heritage made to the founding and development of Tennessee. Such day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in § 15-1-101.
§ 15-2-109. Workers’ Memorial Day
April 28 of each year is to be observed as “Workers’ Memorial Day,” to honor and recognize workers killed and injured on the job. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in § 15-1-101.
§ 15-2-110. John Sevier Day
June 23 of each year shall be observed as “John Sevier Day,” to honor and recognize John Sevier for his important role in Tennessee attaining statehood and his meritorious service as the state’s first governor. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in § 15-1-101.
§ 15-2-111. Harriet Tubman Day
March 10 of each year shall be observed as “Harriet Tubman Day,” to honor and recognize Harriet Tubman for her important role in the history of Tennessee and the United States as an abolitionist and champion of equal rights for all people. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in § 15-1-101.
§ 15-2-112. Bluegrass Day
The fourth Saturday in May of each year shall be observed as “Bluegrass Day,” to honor and recognize bluegrass music, its great beauty and artistry, and its prominent place in Tennessee’s proud heritage and present day economy. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in § 15-1-101.