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PUBLIC CHAPTER NO. 309
SENATE BILL NO. 202
By Massey, Taylor
Substituted for: House Bill No. 213
By Howell, Faison, Farmer, Hardaway, White
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 54, relative to transportation infrastructure.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1.
(a)(1) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the northbound bridge on Interstate
75 spanning North Main Avenue in th~ City ofRocky Top, Anderson County, is hereby
designated the "SGT Garry Lynn Weaver Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of
Garry Lynn Weaver, Sergeant, United States Army, who served with honor and
distinction as a member of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division, while defending our freedom and our way of life and who made
the ultimate sacrifice on October 12, 1970, when he was mortally wounded by small
arms fire in the Bing Duong Province of Vietnam.
(2) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subdivision (a)(1) as the "SGT
Garry Lynn Weaver Memorial Bridge". The cost of the signage must be funded in
accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 54-1-133.
(3) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within the state supplemental
guidelines, as applicable.
(b)(1) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the northbound bridge on Interstate
75 spanning U.S. Highway 441 in the City of Rocky Top, Anderson County, is hereby
designated the "LCpl. Acie David Hall Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of Acie
David Hall, Lance Corporal, United States Marine Corps, who served with honor and
distinction as a member of F Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 3rd Marine Division,
while defending our freedom and our way of life, and who made the ultimate sacrifice
on December 10, 1965, when he was mortally wounded while engaged in combat with
the enemy in the Quong Nam Province of Vietnam.
(2) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subdivision (b)(1) as the "LCpl.
Acje David Hall Memorial Bridge". The cost of the signage must be funded in
accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 54-1-133.
(3) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within the state supplemental
guidelines, as applicable.
(c)(1) Notwithstanding another_ law to the contrary, the new bridge on U.S. Highway
321 Bypass spanning the Pigeon River in Cocke County, is hereby designated the
"Deputy Sheriff Lloyd Clevenger and Deputy Sheriff Billy Walter Smith Memorial
Bridge" to honor the memories of Lloyd c·Ievenger and Billy Walter. Smith, deputy
sheriffs with the Cocke County Sheriff's Office, who were killed tragically by a drunk
driver while on patrol on December 20, 1974.
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(2) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to
affix suitable markers designating the bridge described in subdivision (c)(1) as the
"Deputy Sheriff Lloyd Clevenger and Deputy Sheriff Billy Walter Smith Memorial
Bridge". The cost of the signage must be funded in accordance with Tennessee Code
Annotated, Section 54-1-133.
(3) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines,
as applicable.
(d)(1) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on State Route 75
spanning Clear Fork Creek at the intersection of such route with Armstrong Hill Road
in Washington County, which is currently designated as the "First Lieutenant Richard
'Dick' Sherfey Deakins Memorial Bridge", is no longer designated as the "First
Lieutenant Richard 'Dick' Sherfey Deakins Memorial Bridge" on or after the effective
date of this act.
(2) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on State Route 75
spanning Clear Fork Creek at the intersection of such route with Armstrong Hill Road
in Washington County, is hereby designated the "First Lieutenant Richard 'Deak'
Sherfey Deakins Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of Richard Sherfey Deakins,
First Lieutenant, United States Army Air Forces, a P-51 fighter ace who was awarded
the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroics in World War II, and who, in giving his
life for his country, exemplified the true spirit of the Volunteer State.
(3) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to
affix suitable markers designating the bridge described in subdivision (d)(2) as the
"First Lieutenant Richard 'Deak' Sherfey Deakins Memorial Bridge". The department
is further directed to remove any previously installed signs or markers from the bridge
dri State Route 75 identified in subdivision (d)(1 ). The cost of the signage must be
funded in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 54-1-133.
(4) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within the state supplemental
guidelines, as applicable.
SECTION 2.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of Pine Ridge Road in
Roane County, beginning at the junction of such route with Pleasantview Drive and ending at
the intersection of such route with Highland Drive, is hereby designated the "Jerry Goddard
Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this well-respected former Roane County
commissioner and the contributions he made to his community.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as the "Jerry Goddard
Memorial Highway".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) The appellation "Jerry Goddard Memorial Highway" provided for in this section is
for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any address,
or the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county, municipality, or other
governmental entity affected by this section.
(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
Pine Ridge Road described in subsection (a) as the ."Jerry Goddard MemopaI Highway".
(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 3.
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(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 69 / U.S.
Highway 641 in Benton County, beginning at the junction of such route with Atcheson Road
and ending at the intersection of such route with Rocky Ridge Road, is hereby designated
the "Chief Deputy Michael W. Lockhart Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this
dedicated public servant of Benton County who honorably served as a law enforcement
officer for over thirty-two (32) years with the Bruceton Police Department and the Benton
County Sheritrs Office.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as the "Chief Deputy
Michael W. Lockhart Memorial Highway".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) The appellation "Chief Deputy Michael W. Lockhart Memorial Highway" provided
for in this section is for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the
alteration of any address, or the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any
county, municipality, or other governmental entity affected by this section.
(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
State Route 69 / U.S. Highway 641 described in subsection (a) as the "Chief Deputy Michael
W. Lockhart Memorial Highway".
(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 4.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on State Route 55
(Lynchburg Highway) spanning Mulberry Creek near the entrance to the Jack Daniel's
Distillery Visitor Center and the intersection of such route with Main Street in the City of
Lynchburg and Moore County is hereby designated the "Bill Dance Bridge" to honor this
native of Lynchburg and legendary angler who has elevated Tennessee's rich natural
heritage and recreational opportunities to national prominence and whose life and career
were profoundly shaped by the waters of Mulberry Creek, where his lifelong passion for
fishing began.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subsection (a) as the "Bill Dance
Bridge".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 5.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segments of State Route 112 /
U.S. Highway 41A (Clarksville Highway) and Dry Fork Road in Davidson County, Tennessee,
beginning at the intersection of State Route 112 (Clarksville Highway) with Cliff Drive,
continuing onto Dry Fork Road, and ending at the address 4550 Dry Fork Road, Whites
Creek, Tennessee 37189, are hereby designated the "Senator Thelma Harper Parkway" to
honor Thelma Harper, "Nashville's Mother in Politics" and the longest-tenured female
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Senator in Tennessee history, who dedicated her distinguished legislative career as a
member of the 97th through 110th General Assemblies to improving the quality of life of the
residents of Nashville and Davidson County, and who served a groundbreaking eight-year
tenure on the Metropolitan Nashville Council representing the 2nd District.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segments described in subsection (a) as the "Senator
Thelma Harper Parkway", including erecting a sign or marker in front of 4550 Dry Fork Road,
Whites Creek, Tennessee 37189, and a sign or marker on State Route 112 (Clarksville
Highway) at the intersection of such route with Dry Fork Road.
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
(e) The appellation "Senator Thelma Harper Parkway" provided for in this section is
for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any address,
or the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county, municipality, or other
governmental entity affected by this section:
(f) This· section does not require the· alteration of any previously named segment or
segments of a road or highway described in subsection (a) as the "Senator Thelma Harper
Parkway".
SECTION 6.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 85
(Hilham Highway) in the Town of Livingston, Overton County, beginning at the junction of
such route with West Main Street and ending at the intersection of such route with Windle
Community Road, is hereby designated the "Bobby 'Allen' Roberts Memorial Highway" to
honor this public servant who exemplified integrity, dedication, and commitment to the
community he served and whose tireless work and unwavering principles have left a lasting
legacy that inspires current and future generations.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as the "Bobby 'Allen'
Roberts Memorial Highway".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) The appellation "Bobby 'Allen' Roberts Memorial Highway" provided for in this
section is for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any
address, or the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county, municipality, or
other governmental entity affected by this section.
(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
State Route 85 (Hilham Highway) described in ·subsection (a) as the "Bobby 'Allen' Roberts
Memorial Highway".
(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 7.
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(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 62
(Nashville Highway) in Morgan County, beginning at the bridge spanning Little Clear Creek
and ending at the intersection of such route with State Route 329 (Deer Lodge Road), is
hereby designated the "Archie 'Harry' Williams Memorial Highway" to honor this proprietor of
Williams Market & Deli and well-respected native of Morgan County who, being a
dependable, hard-working, and generous person, was always finding ways to give back to
his community.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as the "Archie 'Harry'
Williams Memorial Highway".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) The appellation "Archie 'Harry' Williams Memorial Highway" provided for in this
section is for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any
address, or the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county, municipality, or
other governmental entity affected by this section.
(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
State Route 62 (Nashville Highway) described in subsection (a) as the "Archie 'Harry'
Williams Memorial Highway".
(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the· state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 8.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on State Route 13
spanning Yellow Creek west of the intersection of such route with Marlowe Road in
Montgomery County is hereby designated the "William Douglas 'Doug' Black, Sr. Memorial
Bridge" to honor this exemplary public servant and consummate professional who worked
assiduously to improve the quality of life for his fellow citizens in numerous capacities,
including seventeen years as the county highway supervisor for Montgomery County.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subsection (a) as the "William Douglas
'Doug' Black, Sr. Memorial Bridge".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 9.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on State Route 12
(Ashland City Road) spanning Big McAdoo Creek near the intersection of such route with
McAdoo Creek Road in Montgomery County is hereby designated the "Robert Michael 'Mike'
Frost Memorial Bridge" to honor this well-respected and dedicated public servant who
worked at the county highway department for over thirty-four years, including his last
fourteen as the county highway supervisor. •
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(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subsection (a) as the "Robert Michael
'Mike' Frost Memorial Bridge".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 10.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 6 I U.S.
Highway 31 (Columbia Pike) in the City of Franklin, Williamson County, beginning at the
junction of such route with South Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway and ending at the
intersection of such route with Coleman Road, is hereby designated the "Pastor Hewitt C.
Sawyers Historic Highway" to honor this man of wisdom and integrity who served more than
forty years as pastor of West Harpeth Primitive Baptist Church, and who is seen by many in
the community as a visionary who serves the people with love and dedicated service as a
caring and sharing Christian.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as the "Pastor Hewitt
C. Sawyers Historic Highway".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) The appellation "Pastor Hewitt C. Sawyers Historic Highway" provided for in this
section is for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any
address, or the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county, municipality, or
other governmental entity affected by this section.
(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
State Route 6 (Columbia Pike) described in subsection (a) as the "Pastor Hewitt C. Sawyers
Historic Highway".
(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 11.
(a) .Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge (Bridge No.
55SR0050027) on State Route 5 / U.S. Highway 45 in the Town of Selmer is hereby
designated the, "Jesse Cole Jordan Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of this beloved
husband and father, and native of McNairy County, who enjoyed learning and teaching
young people about Native American history and understood the legacy of Native American
cultures in McNairy County.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subsection (a) as the "Jesse Cole
Jordan Memorial Bridge". •
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
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(d) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the :actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 12.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on State Route 15 / U.S.
Highway 64 spanning Loosahatchie River west of Laconia Road in Fayette County is hereby
designated the "Lemuel A. 'L.A.' Rogers Jr. Bridge" to honor this well-respected veteran,
business owner, and resident of Fayette County who has generously supported families, his
community, and charities and improved the quality of life for his fellow citizens, including
serving for over forty (40) years as Captain of the Station 13 Fayette County Fire Department
in the Mount Moriah community.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subsection (a) as the "Lemuel A. 'L.A.'
Rogers Jr. Bridge".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 13.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the northbound bridge on State
Route 385 at mile marker 46.2 in the City of Millington in Shelby County, which is currently
designated pursuant to Chapter 1015 of the Public Acts of 2024 as the "Ed Haley Bridge", is
no longer designated as the "Ed Haley Bridge" on or after the effective date of this act.
(b) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 14 in
Shelby County, beginning from the intersection of such route with State Route 385 and
ending at the Shelby - Tipton county line, is hereby designated the "Ed Haley Highway" to
honor this dedicated, highly respected public servant whose five (5) decades of public
service contributed to the prosperity of the City of Millington, Shelby County, and the state of
Tennessee, and included serving as the City Manager of the City of Millington for nearly a
decade, serving fourteen (14) years as the Town Superintendent for the City of Arlington,
and serving eight (8) years as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives.
(c) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (b) as the "Ed Haley
Highway". The department is further directed to remove any previously installed signs or
markers from the bridge identified in subsection (a). •
(d) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(e) The appellation "Ed Haley Highway" provided for in this section is for honorary
purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any address, or the
governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county, municipality, or other
governmental entity affected by this section. •
(f) This section does. not require the alteration of any previously ·named segment of
State Route 14 described in subsection (b) as the "Ed Haley Highway".
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(g) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 14.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the new bridge on Interstate 40 near
Douglas Lake in Jefferson County is hereby designated the "President Donald J. Trump
Bridge" in recognition of the 45th and 47th president of the United States.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subsection (a) as the "President Donald
J. Trump Bridge". It is the legislative intent that such signs be ten feet by ten feet (1 O' x 1O') in
size, and that the signs be erected prior to July 1, 2025.
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 15.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the new bridge on U.S. Highway 321
Bypass spanning the French Broad River in Cocke County is hereby designated the "John
Holder Memorial Bridge" to honor this well-respected resident of the City of Newport who
worked as an undertaker in the community for decades, and who once owned property
containing a barn near the location where the new bridge is being constructed.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subsection (a) as the "John Holder
Memorial Bridge".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
uriused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
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SECTION 16.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 33 / U.S.
Highway 411 in Polk County, beginning at the south side of the U.S. Highway 64 / U.S.
Highway 74 overpass spanning State Route 33 / U.S. Highway 411 and ending at the
intersection of such route with York Road, is hereby designated "Wimberly Crossing" to
honor five generations of the Wimberly family who have exemplified integrity, dedication, and
commitment to the community in Polk County, including Wayne "Hotdog'.' Wimberly,_ a
veteran of the Korean War, Wayne's father Mark Wimberly, a justice of the peace for Polk
County who was appointed as Director of the American Recovery Act for Polk County after
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the Great Depression, and Wayne's grandfather Major Ringgold Wimberly, the first and only
mayor of the incorporated City of Ocoee from 1925-1929.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as "Wimberly
Crossing".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) The appellation "Wimberly Crossing" provided for in this section is for honorary
purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any address, or the
governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county, municipality, or other
governmental entity affected by this section.
(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
State Route 33 / U.S. Highway 411 described in subsection (a) as "Wimberly Crossing".
(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the· person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 17.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 200 in
Henderson County, beginning at lane marker log mile 4. 761 and ending at lane marker log
mile 2.534, is hereby designated the "State Representative Bobby H. Butler Highway" to
honor this public servant who represented District 72 in the Tennessee House of
Representatives during the 90th General Assembly and who exemplified integrity, dedication,
and commitment to improving the quality of life in his district and has made an indelible
impact on the community he served.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as the "State
Representative Bobby H. Butler Highway".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) The appellation "State Representative Bobby H. Butler Highway" provided for in
this section is for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of
any address, or the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county,
municipality, or other governmental entity affected by this section.
(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
State Route 200 described in subsection (a) as the "State Representative Bobby H. Butler
Highway".
(f) This ~ection becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 18.
.. (~) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 53 in
Cannon Cou.nty, beginning at mile marker 23.08 and ending at mile marker 24.08, is hereby
design~ted the "James and Joann Hancock Memorial Highway" to honor these well-regarded
residents of Cannon County.
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(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as the "James and
Joann Hancock Memorial Highway".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) The appellation "James and Joann Hancock Memorial Highway" provided for in
this section is for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of
any address, or the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county,
municipality, or other governmental entity affected by this section.
(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
State Route 53 described in subsection (a) as the "James and Joann Hancock Memorial
Highway".
(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 19.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of Old Tennessee 96 in
Cannon County, beginning at mile marker 9.196 and ending at mile marker 9.650, is hereby
designated the "Frank Patrick Memorial Highway" to honor this respected resident of Cannon
County.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as the "Frank Patrick
Memorial Highway".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform.Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) The appellation "Frank Patrick Memorial Highway" provided for in this section is
for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any address,
or the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county, municipality, or other
governmental entity affected by this section.
(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
Old Tennessee 96 described in subsection (a) as the "Frank Patrick Memorial Highway".
(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the.actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 20.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge (Bridge No.
08SR1450013) on East Main Street spanning Marshall Creek in the City of Auburntown,
Cannon County, is hereby designated the "Roger Turney Bridge" to honor this well-respected
resident of Cannon County.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subsection (a) as the "Roger Turney
Bridge".
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(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person· or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 21.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge (Bridge No. 08E00170001)
on State Route 64 spanning Brawley's Fork Creek in Cannon County, is hereby designated
the "Bobby Bush Memorial Bridge" to honor this well-regarded resident of Cannon County.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subsection (a) as the "Bobby Bush
Memorial Bridge".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 22.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 85
(Defeated Creek Highway) in Smith County, beginning at the address of 500 Defeated Creek
Highway and ending at the address of 529 Defeated Creek Highway, is hereby designated
the "Dortch and Teenie Carver Memorial Highway" to honor these beloved figures of Smith
County so that all who pass on this segment of State Route 85 will recognize and honor their
legacy and their commitment to their family and community.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as the "Dortch and
Teenie Carver Memorial Highway".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) The appellation "Dortch and Teenie Carver Memorial Highway" provided for in this
section is for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any
address, or the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county, municipality, or
other governmental entity affected by this section.
(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
State Route 85 described in subsection (a) as the "Dortch and Teenie Carver Memorial
Highway". •
(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the sigris. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to· the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
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SECTION 23.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 75 in
Washington County, beginning from the intersection of such route with Hugh Cox Road and
ending at the intersection of such route with State Route 81, which is currently designated
pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 225 of the 101 st General Assembly as the "John B.
Deakins, Sr. Highway", is no longer designated as the "John B. Deakins, Sr. Highway" on or
after the effective date of this act.
(b) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 75 in
Washington County, beginning from the intersection of such route with Hugh Cox Road and
ending at the intersection of such route with State Route 81, is hereby designated the "John
B. Deakins, Sr. Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this dedicated, highly respected
public servant and his illustrious service to his fellow Washington Countians and
Tennesseans and his commitment to his family, friends, and community.
(c) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (b) as the "John B.
Deakins, Sr. Memorial Highway". The department is further directed to remove any
previously installed signs or markers from the segment identified in subsection (a).
(d) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(e) The appellation "John B. Deakins, Sr. Memorial Highway" provided for in this
section is for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any
address, or the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county, municipality, or
other governmental entity affected by this section.
(f) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
State Route 75 described in subsection (b) as the "John B. Deakins, Sr. Memorial Highway".
(g) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 24.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on State Route 353 (Old
State Route 34) spanning Little Limestone Creek near the intersection of such route with
Polo Lane in Washington County is hereby designated the "Daniel D. Edens Memorial
Bridge" to honor this well-respected and dedicated public servant who served multiple terms
on the Washington County Commission between 2005 and 2022, and who, through his
devotion to his family and his many contributions to his community, exemplified the values
that Tennesseans hold dear.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subsection (a) as the "Daniel D. Edens
Memorial Bridge". •
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the. department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 25.
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(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the parallel bridges on State Route
34 / U.S. Highway 11 E spanning the railroad tracks between the intersection of such route
with Rocktown Road and with Moser Road in Jefferson County are each hereby designated
the "Trooper Mark Keith Self Memorial Bridge" to honor this dedicated public servant who
began his career with the Cocke County Sheriffs Office before spending twenty (20) years as
a trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and who was taken from his family and
community much too soon.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating each of the parallel bridges described in subsection (a) as the
"Trooper Mark Keith Self Memorial Bridge". •
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 26.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the entire segment of Albert Gallatin
Avenue (West Albert Gallatin Avenue) beginning from its intersection with State Route 109
and ending at its intersection with U.S. Highway 31 E in the City of Gallatin, Sumner County,
is hereby designated the "Danny Randolph Memorial Mile" to honor the memory of Danny
Edmond Randolph, Chief Warrant Officer Three, Tennessee Army National Guard, who
served with honor and distinction as a pilot and member of A Company, 1-230th Assault
Helicopter Battalion, which is stationed at Berry Field Air National Guard Base in Nashville,
and who made the ultimate sacrifice on February 15, 2023, when he was tragically killed in a
Black Hawk helicopter crash while conducting a routine training flight.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a)· as the "Danny
Randolph Memorial Mile".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within the state supplemental guidelines, as
applicable.
(d) The appellation "Danny Randolph Memorial Mile" provided for in this section is for
honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any address, or
the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county, municipality, or other
governmental entity affected by this section.
(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
Albert Gallatin Avenue (West Albert Gallatin Avenue) described in subsection (a) as the
"Danny Randolph Memorial Mile".
(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 27.
. (a) Notwithstanding another law to •the contrary, the bridge (Bridge No.
73SR0290005) on State Route 29 spanning Southern Railway in the City of Harriman,
Roane County, is hereby designated the "Curtis Anderson Bridge" to honor this beloved
father, grandfather, brother, and native of Harriman who was honored by the Harriman City
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Council as a Hometown Hero, and who was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame
for being a member of Baseball's Negro League, where he played professionally for the
Birmingham Black Barons alongside baseball legends such as Hank Aaron and Willie Mays.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subsection (a) as the "Curtis Anderson
Bridge".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within the state supplemental guidelines, as
applicable.
(d) This section is operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation of the
signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1) year of
the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by the
state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any unused
portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty (30) days
of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an amount
equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate funds
within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving ·an itemized invoice of the
actual cost from the department.
SECTION 28.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the parallel bridges (Bridge No.
73100400009 and Bridge No. 73100400010) on Interstate 40 spanning Pine Ridge Road in
Roane County, Tennessee, are each hereby designated the "Dennis Ferguson Bridge" in
honor of this dedicated and trustworthy public servant and lifetime resident of Roane County,
who represented District 32 in the Tennessee House of Representatives during the 97th
through 106th General Assemblies where he served as Minority Floor Leader, and who
currently serves as Roane County Road Superintendent.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating each of the parallel bridges described in subsection (a) as the
"Dennis Ferguson Bridge".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within the state supplemental guidelines, as
applicable.
(d) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 29.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 1 (U.S.
Highway 70) in Roane County, beginning at lane marker log mile 25.8 and ending at lane
marker log mile 26.8, is hereby designated the "Kent Calfee Highway" to honor this public
servant who represented District 32 in the Tennessee House of Representatives from the
108th through the 112th General Assemblies and who exemplified diligence and dedication
in serving his community.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as the "Kent Calfee
Highwayll.
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) The appellation "Kent Calfee Highway" provided for in this section is for honorary
purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any address, or the
governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county, municipality, or other
governmental entity affected by this section.
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(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
State Route 1 described in subsection (a) as the "Kent Calfee Highway".
(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 30.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of Old Ridgely Road in
Lake County, beginning at the southern boundary of the City of Tiptonville and ending at the
northern boundary of the Town of Ridgely, is hereby designated the "Sheriff Joe Jones
Memorial Highway" to recognize the exceptional service of Sheriff Joe Jones to the residents
of Lake County, his commitment to justice, and his enduring legacy of community
involvement.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as the "Sheriff Joe
Jones Memorial Highway".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) The appellation "Sheriff Joe Jones Memorial Highway" provided for in this section
is for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any address,
or the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county, municipality, or other
governmental entity affected by this section.
(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
Old Ridgley Road described in subsection (a) as the "Sheriff Joe Jones Memorial Highway".
(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 31.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of U.S. Highway 27 in
Morgan County, beginning at the junction of such route with Pilot Mountain Tower Road and
ending at the intersection of such route with Pilot Mountain Road, is hereby designated the
"Russell Scott Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this dedicated public servant of
Morgan County who honorably served as the Circuit Court Clerk for Morgan County for
twenty-four years in addition to his service as a member in the Morgan County Rescue
Squad and time as the Morgan County Coroner.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsec;tion (a) as the "Russell Scott
Memorial Highway". ,
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) The appellation "Russell Scott Memorial Highway" provided for in this section is
for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any address,
or the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county, municipality, or other
governmental entity affected by this section.
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(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
U.S. Highway 27 described in subsection (a) as the "Russell Scott Memorial Highway".
(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty· (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 32.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of South Parkway East
in the City of Memphis, Shelby County, beginning at the intersection of such route with Driver
Street and ending at the intersection of such route with U.S. Highway 61, is hereby
designated the "Reverend Dr. Gina M. Stewart Highway" to honor this beloved and
compassionate visionary, community leader, philanthropist, and senior pastor of Christ
Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis, who has led the church's congregation for thirty (30)
years, and who is a recipient of the President's Volunteer Service Award.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as the "Reverend Dr.
Gina M. Stewart Highway".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) The appellation "Reverend Dr. Gina M. Stewart Highway" provided for in this
section is for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any
address, or the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county, municipality, or
other governmental entity affected by this section.
(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
South Parkway East described in subsection (a) as the "Reverend Dr. Gina M. Stewart
Highway".
(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 33.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 78 in
Lake County, beginning at 605 State Route 78 North and extending northward for two miles,
is hereby designated the "Frankie Joe Parson Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of
this well-regarded resident of Lake County who, being always ready to help others in need,
greatly contributed to his community.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as the "Frankie Joe
Parson Memorial Highway".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable,
(d) The appellation "Frankie Joe Parson Memorial Highway" provided for in this
section is for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any
address, or the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county, municipality, or
other governmental entity affected by this section.
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(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
State Route 78 described in subsection (a) as the "Frankie Joe Parson Memorial Highway".
(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 34.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of Interstate 24 North in
Montgomery County, beginning at mile marker 14 and ending at mile marker 15, is hereby
designated the "Andre Hunter Memorial Highway" to honor this loved and respected resident
who, as he was embarking on his career in graphic design and creative arts after earning his
bachelor's degree from Austin Peay State University, was tragically killed by a drunk driver at
the age of thirty (30).
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as the "Andre Hunter
Memorial Highway".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) The appellation "Andre Hunter Memorial Highway" provided for in this section is
for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any address,
or the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county, municipality, or other
governmental entity affected by this section.
(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
Interstate 24 North described in subsection (a) as the "Andre Hunter Memorial Highway".
(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must· be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 35.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on South Perkins Road
spanning Nonconnah Creek in the City of Memphis is hereby designated the "Maurice Ira
Salmon, Jr. Memorial Bridge" to honor this well-respected resident who, while never
considering himself a hero, acted heroically on the evening of March 16, 1980, when he
saved lives with his quick thinking and swift response after the northbound lane of the bridge
collapsed into the flooded creek below.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subsection (a) as the "Maurice Ira
Salmon, Jr. Memorial Bridge".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
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funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 36.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on State Route 99 (Old
Highway 64 East), spanning Barlow Branch near the intersection of such route with U.S.
Highway 64 in the City of Waynesboro, Wayne County, is hereby designated the "James Coy
Anderson Memorial Bridge" to honor this devoted patriot, civil servant, father, grandfather,
and well-respected resident of the City of Waynesboro, who retired as a First Sergeant after
serving twenty-nine (29) years in the United States Army, and who later served his
community as an educator, county executive, and leader and supporter of the American
Legion, Waynesboro Post for many years.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subsection (a) as the "James Coy
Anderson Memorial Bridge".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 37.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the new bridge on Interstate 55
spanning the Mississippi River in Shelby County, Tennessee, is hereby designated "Kings'
Crossing" as a lasting tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., B.B. King {The King of the Blues),
and Elvis Presley {The King of Rock 'n' Roll), three (3) of the most influential "Kings" who
have contributed significantly to the cultural and social advancement of not only the City of
Memphis, but also the entire state and the nation, and which designation, along with the new
1-55 bridge that will bear it, will be a source of immense pride and joy for Memphis, Shelby
County, and Tennessee.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subsection (a) as "Kings' Crossing".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within the state supplemental guidelines, as
applicable.
(d) The appellation "Kings' Crossing" provided for in this section officially renames the
bridge described in subsection (a).
(e) Official addresses, and the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any
county, municipality, or other governmental entity are affected by this section.
SECTION 38.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment· of l).S. Highway 64
beginning from its intersection with. State Route 99 in the City of Waynesboro, Wayne
County, and ending at the Wayne - Lawrence county line, is hereby designated the "THP
Sergeant David L. Edwards Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this extremely
dedicated and accomplished sergeant with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and beloved
father, husband, brother, and grandfather.
(b) The department of tran~portation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the se·gment described in subsection (a) as the "THP Sergeant
David L. Edwards Memorial Highway".
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(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within the state supplemental guidelines, as
applicable.
(d) The appellation "THP Sergeant David L. Edwards Memorial Highway" provided for
in this section is for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration
of any address, or the governmental system for assigning addresses, in any county,
municipality, or other governmental entity affected by this section.
(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
U.S. Highway 64 described in subsection (a) as the "THP Sergeant David L. Edwards
Memorial Highway".
(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 39.
(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the overpass on State Route 322 in
the City of Sweetwater, which is the overpass of Interstate 75 at Exit 62, is hereby
designated the "Charles L. Pruitt Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of this selfless,
courageous veteran and beloved resident of the City of Sweetwater, who served over twenty
years in the United States Navy.
(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the overpass described in subsection (a) as the "Charles L.
Pruitt Memorial Bridge".
(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.
(d) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
year of the effective date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by
the state for the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 40. A presentation copy or copies of this act, or pertinent sections thereof, must be
made available to members of the general assembly upon their request to the appropriate clerk's
office.
SECTION 41. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.
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SENATE BILL NO. 202
PASSED: April 16, 2025
RANDY Mc~LLY
SPEAKER OF THE SlNATE
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CAMERONSEXTON,SPEAKER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APPROVED this :;;:!__ day o f ~ 2025
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