State Symbols - As enacted, designates the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass as the official brass band of the state of Tennessee. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3. SB0794 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 176 , the official text

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                             PUBLIC CHAPTER NO. 176

                                                     SENATE BILL NO. 794

                                                              By Bailey

                                            Substituted for: House Bill No. 1094

                                           By Mr. Speaker Sexton, Butler, Davis

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3, relative to bands.

          WHEREAS, from Bristol, the birthplace of country music, to Memphis, the blues capital of the
world, musicians across Tennessee continue to inspire and influence through their astounding artistry;
and

          WHEREAS, from time to time, the exceptional ability, dedication, and accomplishments, both
musical and philanthropic, of standout Tennessee musicians warrant a place of honor in the annals of
State history; and

          WHEREAS, based in the Crossville area, Southern Stars Symphonic Brass is a collective of
musicians from Clarksville, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Tullahoma, Cookeville, Crossville, Chattanooga,
and Knoxville and includes university professors, secondary-level music educators, and others who
are excellent musicians in their own right; and

          WHEREAS, in addition to a three-concert season at Stone Memorial High School's auditorium,
this talented group has given concerts at the Performing Arts Center in Maryville, Maryville College,
the University of the Cumberlands, and various locations in Knoxville, Cookeville, and Murfreesboro;
and

          WHEREAS, Southern Stars Symphonic Brass has performed at the Great American Brass
Band Festival on multiple occasions, representing Tennessee at this prestigious, long-running event
that draws musical ensembles from around the country and across the globe; and

          WHEREAS, for nearly two decades, Southern Stars Symphonic Brass has served as an
exemplar of musical talent and generosity of spirit, and it is most worthy of special recognition; now,
therefore,

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:

          SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3, is amended by adding the
following as a new section:

                    The Southern Stars Symphonic Brass is hereby designated as the official brass band
          of the state of Tennessee.

          SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.
         SENATE BILL NO. 794

PASSED:  March 31, 2025

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                                                      RANDY M

                                        SPEAKER OF THE SENATE

                         CAMERON SEXTON, SPEAKER
                         HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

/\pJ:i 11 APPROVED this '1,. day of  I  2025

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         BILL LEE, GOVERNOR