There shall be observed in each and every part of this state only standard time as fixed for such area by the United States department of transportation. No town, city, municipal corporation, taxing district, county or other governmental subdivision shall possess power to adopt permanently or temporarily or from time to time any other standard […]
Whenever the due date for filing any schedule, form or return with any state department or agency or for paying any tax due the state occurs on a Saturday or Sunday, the taxpayer shall have until the close of business hours for such department or agency on the following Monday to file such schedule, form […]
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a person meeting all other requirements shall not be ineligible for appointment or reappointment to any state board or commission because of age.
English is hereby established as the official and legal language of Tennessee. All communications and publications, including ballots, produced by governmental entities in Tennessee shall be in English, and instruction in the public schools and colleges of Tennessee shall be conducted in English unless the nature of the course would require otherwise.
The general assembly recognizes that many Tennessee institutions, both public and private, have elected to select symbols, mascots, and names to represent those institutions. The symbols, mascots, and names are often chosen in recognition of the area’s heritage and to honor and respect certain persons or cultures and their contributions to our citizens and our […]
Whenever the official United States flag or the official state flag is displayed, appropriate flag display protocol requires that when flown on the same pole on property owned, operated or controlled by the state or any political subdivision of the state, including all educational institutions, the order of placement from top to bottom shall be […]
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: “Demonstrates” means meets the burdens of going forward with the evidence and of persuasion under the standard of clear and convincing evidence; “Exercise of religion” means the exercise of religion under the Constitution of Tennessee, Article I, § 3 and the first amendment to the […]
Each department and agency of state government shall strive to achieve economic efficiency through utilization of innovative approaches and methodologies while maintaining the highest level of service for the citizens of Tennessee. In achieving economic efficiency, each department and agency is encouraged to seek input and ideas from their employees and the general public. Each […]
The governor shall designate one (1) day of each calendar year during the month of April as “Autism Awareness Recognition Day” in order to promote knowledge within the state’s communities about the condition, the need for community services and appropriate medical treatment for the condition.
The governor shall designate the first Thursday during the month of May of each calendar year as “Tennessee’s Day of Prayer” on which the people of this state may turn to prayer, meditation or otherwise give thanks, in accordance with their own faiths and consciences.
The month of July each year shall be observed as “Tennessee Genealogy Month,” to be proclaimed as such by the governor.
For purposes of this section: “Commission” means the Tennessee historical commission; “Historic conflict” means any war, battle, or military conflict in which citizens of the United States or any state or territory of the United States have participated in, including, but not limited to, the French and Indian War, American Revolution, War of 1812, United […]
The month of August shall be designated “Women in STEM” month to raise awareness of the opportunities for women to pursue a career in a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) related field.
The governor shall designate the first weekend in August of each calendar year as “Tennessee’s Weekend of Prayer Over Students” on which the people of this state may, in accordance with their own faith and consciences, turn to prayer, meditation, or otherwise give thanks for the students of this state as well as their teachers, […]
The month of September shall be designated “Tennessee Archaeology Awareness Month” to encourage all citizens to learn more about prehistoric and historic archaeology in Tennessee.
September 18 of each calendar year shall be designated “Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day” to bring awareness to the dangers of carbon monoxide.
The month of November each year shall be designated as “Lung Cancer Awareness Month” in order to promote knowledge within the state concerning lung cancer diagnosis, treatment, and research.
There is established an award to be known as the “Tennessee Tri-Star General Award.” The governor may recognize distinguished individuals who have a record of outstanding service to this state or a local subdivision of this state by awarding such individuals the Tennessee Tri-Star General Award. The award shall honor individuals who have demonstrated a […]
The month of April is designated as “Tennessee Craft Beer and Cider Month” in recognition of the contributions of Tennessee craft breweries and cideries to this state’s economic growth and diversification.
Reelfoot Lake is designated as a Tennessee Heritage Site. A department or agency of this state may use the terms “Reelfoot Lake” or “Tennessee Heritage Site,” or both, for purposes of publications, advertisements, marketing, and other communications.
