Tennessee General Assembly· SB 1478Signed by Governor.

Highways, Roads and Bridges - As enacted, makes various revisions to law relative to the naming of certain roads and bridges. - Amends TCA Title 54. SB1478 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 823 by the Secretary of , the official text

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PUBLIC CHAPTER NO. 823

SENATE BILL NO. 1478

By Massey, Campbell

Substituted for: House Bill No. 1752

By Howell, Parkinson, Towns, Harris, Pearson, Clemmons, Reneau, Alexander, Doggett, Chism,
Hakeem, Camper, Love, Cepicky

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 segment of State Route 22 in
McNairy County, beginning at the intersection of such route with Fisher Lane and
ending at the McNairy County - Hardin County boundary, is hereby designated the
"PFC Bishop Marvin Lee Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of Bishop Marvin
Lee, Private First Class, United States Army, who served with distinction and honor in
World War I as a member of 167th Infantry Regiment, 42nd "Rainbow" Division, while
defending our freedom and our way of life and who made the ultimate sacrifice on
July 31, 1918, when he died from injuries he received after an artillery shell exploded
near him when providing aid to another soldier in the Battle of Chateau-Thierry in
France.

(2) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to
affix suitable markers designating the segment described in subdivision (a)(1) as the
"PFC Bishop Marvin Lee Memorial Highway". 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.

(4) The appellation "PFC Bishop Marvin Lee Memorial Highway" provided for
in this subsection (a) is for honorary purposes only, and this subsection (a) 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
subsection (a).

(5) This subsection (a) does not require the alteration of any previously named
segment or segments of State Route 22 described in subdivision (a)(1) as the "PFC
Bishop Marvin Lee Memorial Highway".

(b)(1) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 15 /
U.S. Highway 64 in McNairy County, beginning at the intersection of such route with
Emmons Road and ending at the intersection of such route with Boyds Orchard Lane,
is hereby designated the "Sgt. Rick N. Finley Memorial Highway" to honor the
memory of Rick N. Finley, Sergeant with the McNairy County Sheriffs Office, who
was killed in the line of duty on December 14, 2024.

(2) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to
affix suitable markers designating the segment described in subdivision (b)(1) as the
"Sgt. Rick N. Finley Memorial Highway". The cost of the signage must be funded in
accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 54-1-133.
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(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.

(4) The appellation "Sgt. Rick N. Finley Memorial Highway" provided for in this
subsection (b) is for honorary purposes only, and this subsection (b) 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 subsection (b).

(5) This subsection (b) does not require the alteration of any previously named
segment of State Route 15 / U.S. Highway 64 described in subdivision (b)(1) as the
"Sgt. Rick N. Finley Memorial Highway".

(c)(1) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on State Route 199
(Finger-Leapwood Road) spanning Huggins Creek in McNairy County, is hereby
designated the "Chandler-Crowe Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of Robert
Larry Chandler, Private First Class, United States Army, who was awarded the Purple
Heart and Bronze Star, and who served with honor and distinction as a member of
the 25th Infantry Division, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, Troop B, while defending our
freedom and our way of life, and who made the ultimate sacrifice on January 6, 1969,
when he was mortally wounded in hostile action with the enemy during the Vietnam
War, and to honor the memory of Charles Douglas Crowe, Specialist, United States
Army, who served with honor and distinction as a member of the Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, while
defending our freedom and our way of life, and who made the ultimate sacrifice on
July 16, 1966, after succumbing to sepsis caused by contracting meliodosis, an
infectious bacterial disease, while serving in the Vietnam War.

(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
"Chandler-Crowe 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.

(d)(1) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of Interstate 640 in
Knox County, beginning at Exit 6 and ending at Exit 8, is hereby designated the "SGT
Hugh J. Carlisle Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of Hugh J. Carlisle,
Sergeant, United States Army, a highly decorated veteran who served with distinction
and honor in World War II while defending our freedom and our way of life and who
made the ultimate sacrifice on February 23, 1945, when he was mortally wounded
during combat operations when clearing the Saar-Moselle Triangle in Germany.

(2) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to
affix suitable markers designating the segment described in subdivision (d)(1) as the
"SGT Hugh J. Carlisle Memorial Highway". 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.

(4) The appellation "SGT Hugh J. Carlisle Memorial Highway" provided for in
this subsection (d) is for honorary purposes only, and this subsection (d) 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
subsection (d).

(5) This subsection (d) does not require the alteration of any previously named
segment or segments of Interstate 640 described in subdivision (d)(1) as the "SGT
Hugh J. Carlisle Memorial Highway".

(e)(1) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge (Bridge No.
13SR0330001) on State Route 33 spanning Big Barren Creek in Claiborne County, is
hereby designated the "Roger Estes Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of this
veteran of the United States Navy and exemplary public servant who served for
twenty-two (22) years as a firefighter in New Hampshire and who later, after moving
to New Tazewell, served for fifteen (15) years as a volunteer firefighter with the South

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Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department, and who, in his capacity as a volunteer
firefighter, made the ultimate ·sacrifice on July 4, 2022, when he was struck by a
motor vehicle while directing traffic.

(2) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to
affix suitable markers designating the bridge described in subdivision (e)(1) as the
"Roger Estes 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.

(f)(1) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 63
(Newmans Ridge Road) in Hancock County, beginning from the address 5367
Newmans Ridge Road, Sneedville, Tennessee 37869, and ending at the boundary of
the City of Sneedville, is hereby designated the "SP4 Larry Sexton Memorial
Highway" to honor the memory of Larry Sexton, Light Weapon Infantry Specialist,
United States Army, a veteran and Purple Heart recipient who served with distinction
and honor in the Vietnam War while defending our freedom and our way of life and
who made the ultimate sacrifice on August 28, 1967, when he was mortally wounded
during combat operations in South Vietnam.

(2) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to
affix suitable markers designating the segment described in subdivision (f)(1) as the
"SP4 Larry Sexton Memorial Highway". 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.

(4) The appellation "SP4 Larry Sexton Memorial Highway" provided for in this
subsection (f) is for honorary purposes only, and this subsection (f) 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 subsection (f).

(5) This subsection (f) does not require the alteration of any previously named
segment or segments of State Route 63 described in subdivision (f)(1) as the "SP4
Larry Sexton Memorial Highway".

(g)(1) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the Awalt bridge on State Route
476 (Awalt Road) spanning Tims Ford Lake in Franklin County, is hereby designated
the "SP4 Randy Ward Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of Randy Neal Ward,
Specialist 4, United States Army, who served with honor and distinction as a member
of C Company, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, while
defending our freedom and our way of life, and who made the ultimate sacrifice on
January 27, 1968, when he was mortally wounded in the Quang 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 (g)( 1) as the
"SP4 Randy Ward 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.

(h)(1) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on State Route 100
(Kendrick Road) spanning Chambers Creek in Hardin County, is hereby designated
the "PFC Charles Barto Jenkins Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of Charles
Barto Jenkins, Private First Class, United States Army, who served with honor and
distinction as a member of the 28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division, while
defending our freedom and our way of life, and who made the ultimate sacrifice on
March 3, 1945, when he was mortally wounded while engaged in combat with the
enemy in Luxembourg during World War II.

(2) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to
affix suitable markers designating ·the bridge described in subdivision (h)(1.) as the

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"PFC Charles Barto Jenkins 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.

(i)(1) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 249
(River Road) in Cheatham County beginning at the intersection of such route with
State Route 49 and ending at the intersection of such route with State Route 251, is
hereby designated the "Deputy Lee Roy Happel Memorial Highway" to honor· the
memory of this public servant who, as a deputy with the Cheatham County Sheriff's
Department, made the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day, May 30, 1969, when he
was involved in a fatal automobile accident while responding to a call.

(2) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to

affix suitable markers designating each of the northbound and southbound segments

described in subdivision (i)(1) as the "Deputy Lee Roy Happel Memorial Highway".

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 appli_~able.

(4) The appellation "Deputy Lee Roy Happel Memorial Highway" provided for

in this subsection (i) is for honorary purposes only, and this subsection (i) does not

require the alteration of any address, or the governmental system for assigning

addresses, iri any county, municipality, or other governmental entity affected by this

sUbsection {i). • • •• - -

(5) This subsection (i) does not require the alteration of any previously named
segment or segments of State Route 249 described in subdivision (i)(1) as the
"Deputy Lee Roy Happel Memorial Highway".

SECTION 2.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on State Route 262
(Gladdice Highway) spanning Long Branch approximately six (6) miles west of the junction of
such route with State Route 53 in the Town of Gainesboro, Tennessee is hereby designated
the "John Cason Memorial Bridge" to honor this dedicated public servant who was committed
to the betterrr1ent of 'Jackson County and who served as a county commissioner for twenty-
four (24) years and county mayor for four (4) years.

(b) The department of transportation is djrected to erect suitable signs or to affix

suitable markers designating the bridge descr'ibed in subsection (a) as the "John Cason

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 fhe manufacture and installation
of the signs Js paid to the departr:nent of transportation frqm ·nonstate funds within one (1)
year ofthe effective date ofth.is act. The payment must be made priorto any expenditure by
the state for. th.~ mc:mufactllre 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

an funds withi·n,thirty (30) days of the sponsoring: person or entity receiving itemized invoice

of the actual cost from the department.

SECTION 3.

(c1l) NC>twithstanding another law to the contrary, the overpass on Interstate 40 at Exit
301 in the Town of.Monterey is hereby designated the "CS3 Zachary T. Schonborn Memorial
Bridge" to honor the memory of this patriotic veteran and beloved resident of the Town of
Monterey, who served in the United States Navy. _.

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, (b} _The d~partment of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix

suitable markers·designating the overpass described in subsection (a) as the "CS3 Zachary

T. Schonborn Memorial Bridge". •

(c) The erection of the signs· must be within the guidelines prescribed by the_ Manual
ori Uniform Traffic·controt 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 c.ost, then an
amount equal to the difference in the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate
funds withln thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actuai. cost from the department.

SECTION 4.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary,· the segment of State Route 11 / U.S.
Highway 41A (Nolensville Pike) in Nashville, beginning at the intersection of such route with
State Route 254 (Old Hickory Blvd). and ending on such route across from the entrance to
the Lake .Providence Missionary Baptist Church, is hereby _designated the "Commander
Anthony McClain Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this exceptional public servant
pf. Nashville and Davidson County who impeccably and compassionately served as a law
enforcement officer for twenty-seven (27) years with _the Metropolitan Nashville Police
Department before a~suming commanq of the North Precinct in 2021.

(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 "Commander
Anthony McClain 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 "Commander Anthony McClain Memorial Highway" provided for in
this section is for honorary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of
any addre~s, 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·111 U.S. Highway 41A described in subsection (a) as the ''Commander Anthony
McClain 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 transportatlon 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
amountequal 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 segment of State Route 114 '/

U.S. Highway 641 in Wayne County, beginning at the intersection of such· route with State
Route 128 (West Pillow Street) and· ending at mile marker 1, _is hereby .· designated the
·"Preston W. and 'Darbo' Carroll Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of these highly
regarded residents of Clifton, Tennessee, who, as a business owner and teacher, made a
positive i~pact on their community for nearly four (4) decades.

(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 "Preston W.
and 'Darbo' Carroll 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.

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'{d) The appellation nPrestonW. 'and 1Darbo'Ci:lrroll Memorial H'ighway" provided for in

this section is for honorary purpose~ ~mly, 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 114 / U.S. Highway 641 described in subsection (a) as the "Preston W. and
'Darbo' Carroll 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 ofthe effective date of this act. T~e 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 ofthe 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 withi~ thirty (30) -days. of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost frorn the department.

SECTION 6.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the cont~ary, the segments of State Route 128 and
Walnut Street in Clifton, beginning at the stop sign at the entrance to the Clifton Ferry
Landing Park on State Route 128 (Water Street), continuing onto Walnut Street, and ending
at the intersection of Walnut Street with State Route 128 (West Pillow Street), is hereby
designated the "Bill and Doris Beckham Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of these
well-regarded residents of Clifton, Tennessee, who, as a public servant and family business
owner, made a positive impact on the Clifton community for over forty (40) years.

(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 "Bill and Doris
Beckham 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 "Bill and Doris Beckham 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 segments of
State Route 128 and Walnut Street described in subsection (a) as the "Bill and Doris
Beckham 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 actucil cost from the department.

SECTION 7.

(a) .Notwithstanding another• law •to the contrary, the segtnent of· State Route 128
(East Water Street) in Clifton, beginning at the stop sign at the entrance to the Clifton Ferry
Landing Park on such route and ending at the bridge near Clifton- City Park, is hereby
designated the "W.S. and Tootsie Howard Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of these
well-regarded residents of Clifton, Tennessee, who have lasting legacies of community
involvement.

(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 "W.S. and
Tootsie Howard 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.

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(d) The appellation "W.S. and Tootsie Howard 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 segments of
State Route 128 described in subsection (a) as the "W.S. and Tootsie Howard Memorial
Highway".

(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

qf the actual cost from the department.

SECTION 8.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 234 in
McNairy County, beginning at the Tennessee - Mississippi state line and ending at the
intersection of such route with Mount Vernon Road, is hereby designated the "Jeff York
Highway"_ to honor the memory of this dedicated resident of the Chewalla community of
McNairy County who served as sports editor of the Independent Appeal and as a writer for
the Daily Corinthian for over twenty-five (25) years and who won numerous state press
awards forwriting in Tennessee and Mississippi.

(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 "Jeff York
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 "Jeff York 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 previous.ly named segment of
State Route 234 described in subsection (a) as the "Jeff York Highway".

fun~s wit~in thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice

of the ~ctµ~I co~f from the d~part~ent.

SECTION 9.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on U.S. Highway 31 E

(Gallatin Pike). spanning State Route 155 (Briley Parkway) in Nashville, is ~ereby designated

as the ."Representative Carson W~ 'Bill' Beck Memorial Bridge" to honor tbe 'memory of this

dedicated and well~respected lawyer, public servant, and resident of Nashville and Davidson

County, who served as the State Representative from the 51st District for nearly a decade,

and who offered mentorship, wisdom, and lev,ity to members of his community and the

General Assembly. ••

(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 "Representative
Carson W. 'Bill' Beck 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 sigt1s' ·is paid •to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)
ye·ar 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 Interstate 840 in

Rutherford County, beginning at mile marker 53 and ending at mile marker 55, is hereby

designated the "Kyler Gatica Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this young resident

of Mount Juliet, Tennessee, who was a beloved son, :friend, and high school athlete, and who

was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident when retuming home· with his. family from a

trip to Florida: • • •

•(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 "Kyler Gatica
Memorial Highway".

(c) The erection- of the signs must be within the guidelines presc;ribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.

(d) The appellation "Kyler Gatica 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

governmerita'I ·entity affected by this s·ection. • - -- - -- --

(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
Interstate 840 described in subsection (a) as the "Kyler Gatica 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 fur:,ds 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.
60SR0990021) on State Route 99 / U.S. Highway 412 (Hampshire Pike) spanning Greenlick
Creek in Maury County, is hereby designated the "Jim and Beth DuBois Memorial Bridge" to
honor the memory of these highly regarded residents of Columbia, Tennessee, who, as a
lawyer and co-owner of DuBois Closing and Title Services, were generous and active
members of the Cofumbia community and made· a positive impact on residents· through
numerous civic and community activities.

(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 "Jim and Beth

DuBois 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.

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SECTION 12.

(a} Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 22 in the
Town of· Samburg, beginning at the northern boundary of the town and ending at the
southern boundary of the town, is hereby designated the "Chandler Joe Smith Memorial
Highway" to honor the memory of this young resident of Samburg, beloved son, brother,
grandson, and nephew, and avid outdoorsman and athlete.

(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 "Chandler Joe
Smith 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 "Chandler Joe Smith Memorial Highway" provided for in this
section i·s 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 governme~tal 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 22 described in subsection (a) as the l!Chandler Joe Smith 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 dffference lrf 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 segment of State Route 108 in
Grundy ·county, beginning at mile marker 6 and ending at mile marker 7, is hereby
designated the "Barton .Dodson Memorial Highway" to honor .the memory of this beloved
father, husband, grandfather, brother, and native of Grundy County, and world record-setting,
thirteen~time gold medalist who represented Tennessee in the Paralympic Games in Seoul,
Barcelona, and Sydney, and who has been recognized in the Tennessee Sports Hall of
Fame for his athletic excellence in wheelchair racing.

(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 "Barton Dodson
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 "Barton Dodson 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 nar11ed segment of
State Route .108 described in subsection (a) as the _"Barton Dodson MemQrial 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 ahy 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 mµst be remitted to the department in nonstate

funds within thirty (30) days of the sponsoriqg person or entity receiving an itemized invoice

of the act'ual cost from the department. •

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(a)· Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on· Jake Thomas Road
spanning. Middle ·Creek nearest the intersection of such.road with State Route 449 (Veterans
Boulevard) in the City of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is hereby designated the "Loveday
Family Bridgell to honor the memory of Jere Loveday, a highly regarded resident of Pigeon
Forge, who as a farmer worked his land near Middle Creek for decades and collaborated
with state and focal officials in the planning of the Jake Thomas Road connector and State
Route 449 through his property.

(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 "Loveday Family
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 sjgns. 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 segment of State Route 34 / U.S.

Highway 'I 1E in the community of Strawberry Plains, beginning at the intersection of such

route with Hamilton Street and ending at the intersection of such route with Bronze Road is
hereby designated the "Frank Niceley Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this
principled and well-informed legislator and resident of Jefferson County who served twenty-
four (24) years in the General Assembly, including three (3) terms in the Senate during the
108th through 113th General Assemblies.

(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 Niceley
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 Niceley 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 34 I U..S. Highway 11 E described in subsection (a) as the "Frank Niceley

Memorial Highway".

(f) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs ispaid 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 ~he 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 16.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 170 I
U.S. H:ighway 441. in Union County beginning at the intersection of such route with State
Route 61 (Andersonville Highway)and ending atthe intersection of such route with Foster
Road is hereby designated the "Glen and Ruth Cooke Highway" to honor these extraordinary
residents of Union County who have dedicated their time, leadership abilities, efforts, and
resou·rces to the b~~terment of their community.

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(b) The department of transportation is djrected to erect suitable ·signs or to affix

suitable markers designating the se·gment described in subsection (a) as the "Glen and Ruth

Cooke'.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 "Glen and Ruth Cooke 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 secti,on does not require_ the alteration of any previously named segment of

State Route 170 I U.S. Hig~way 441 described in subsection (a) as the "Glen and Ruth

Cooke 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. erecticm •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 bridge on State Route 57
spanning Teague Branch west of the City of Moscow, Tennessee, is hereby designated the
"James Marcus Teague and Nancy Jo Teague Leggett Memorial Bridge" to honor these
extraordinary residents of Fayette County who dedicated their time, leadership abilities,
efforts, and resources to the betterment of their 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 "James Marcus

Teag_ue ~nd Nancy Jo Teague Leggett Memorial Bridge". •

•• ·(c)'The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Cqqtrol Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.

(d) .Ttiis section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation

of the signs is paid to th.e department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)

year of the effective qate 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

unus,eq. portion of the estimated· c.ost to th~ person or entity paying for the signs within thirty
(30) days of the erection of the signs. l'f 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

or funds wit.hln thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person entity recei'ving an itemized invo_ice

of the actual_ cost from the department.

SECTION 18..

. . (a)· N()tv\lithstanding another law. to the contrary; the bridg~ on_ State Route 179

(Charlestqn Ro~d) spanning Little Muddy Creek in H·aywood County, is her,eby •designated

the: .'fre~di~ _Louis :whittiemore Memorial Bridge" to: h'cmor the .memory_ of Freddy "Buddy''

Whittiemore •~nd cqmmemorate his _legacy ~s ,a· loving family man •·and· d~voted •citizen of
Haywo_od County.: , • ' ' • • • '' • ,'

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(b). The department of transportation is di'rected. to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subsection (a) as the "Freddie Louis
Whittiemore Memorial Bridge".

(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within st~te supplemental guidelines, as applicable.

(d) This section becomes operative only if the cost of the manufacture and installation
of the sigr.,s is paid to the d_epar-tment 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. mar:1ufach1re or installation of the signs. Th_e department shall return ~ny

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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 ~qual 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 ari itemized -invoice
of the actual cost from the department.

SECTION 19.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 76 in the
City of Adams beginning at the intersection of such route with Booth Road and ending at the
bridge spanning the railway near Main Street is hereby designated the "Leanne Morgan and
Fletcher Family Highwayllto honor Leanne Morgan and the Fletcher family, including Jimmy
and Lucille Fletcher, distinguished residents and fixtures of the Adams community who have
dedicated their time, efforts, and resources to the betterment of their 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 "Leanne
Morgan and Fietcher Family 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 "Leanne Morgan and Fletcher Family 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, muriicipality, or
other governmental entity affected by this section.

(e) Jhis section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of

~tat~ Route 76 described _in sub$ection (a) a_s the "Leanne Morgan and Fletcher Family
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) Notwithsta,nding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 32 / U.S.
Highway 25E inthe ·city of Harrogate beginning ,at the intersection of such route with Powell
River Road_ and ending at the intersection of such -route. with State Route 63, is hereby

designat~d the "Dr. George Day Memorial Hjg-hway" to honOrthe memory· ofthis dedicated

physician and resident of the City of Harrogate-who proudly practiced and.served the citizens
of the Tri~State area for sixty-two (62) years_ until his retirement on July 9, 2021.

(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix

suitc1ble'·rn~rkers··designating the _segment· described in ~ubsection (a) as the ·;-or. George

Day· MemoriaJHighway0 ._ • - - •- •• • •• --

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(p) The er~ctior, of the. signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual

on µniform traffic· Gohtrol D~vices, and within sta.te su-pplemental guidelines, as applicable.
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(d) Tre c1ppeUation "DL Geo'r~e Day ~emoria~ Highway" provided for in this section is
for honorary: ·purposes only,.• and t~is sect(on does not require the ·arteratiori of any address,
or t'~e govemm~ntal system for ~ssigning a~qresse~, in any county; municipality, or other
~ovemment~I eptity affected by this_ section.

(e) This section does not req~ire the alteration of any previously named segment of
State Rout~; ·32 I u.s.· Highway 25E des·cribed in subsection -(a) as the "Dr. George Day

Me~orial Highway". - • -• -

(f) This section becomes op~rative only if the cost of the manufacture and i,nstallation

of the signs is paid to the department of transportation from nonstate funds within one' (1)

year of the. effective, a~te pf this, act. The paymem must be made prior to any expenditlJre by

the state.. for the •ni~n:ufacture or· installation of the signs. The de,partment :shall return -any

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J~used Pbrtion of the estimated costto the person 6'r entity paying for the' signs Within thirty

(30) da.ys of.the erection of the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, .then an

amount. equal. to. the .differenc~ in the. costs must. be remitted to the department jn nonstate

fungs w,ithfrtJhirty {30) days of th~ sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice

of the actual cost from- the department. • • •

SECTION 21.

(~) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 63
beginning at the intersection of such route with Brown Town Road (Atlantus Hill Road) and
ending at the intersection of such route with Rebel Hollow Road in Claiborne County, is
heret;>y designated the. "James Baker Memorial Highway" to honor the .memory of this
dedicated banker for· over fifty (50) years who helped strengthen families and the community
in Taie,well and Claiborn·e County by helping families buy homes.

(b) •The •dep~rtment. of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as the "James Baker
Memorial Highway'!..

. •• (c) The ~rectfon of the, signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and wit.hin state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.

(d) The appellation "James Baker 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 govemrnental system. for assigning. addresses, in any younty, municipality, or other

governmental entity affe_cted by thi~ section. • •

: (e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of

;5t~t~J3,outEf6.3. •desc(,r>ib. -e~- d.: ir.,_.sug$._e;ct:i·o·: ..n. (a. .). : a., s; - the. "J. a·.ni~. s Baker Memo.r.ia', l ,H.· ig. h, way"..

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(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 erectiqn of the. signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then. an

amount equarto the difference in the costs must be.remitted to the department in nonstate

funds within, thirty (30) days ofthe sponsoring. person or entity receiving an itemized invoic~

of the actua:I cost frqm the department. - • •
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SECTION ·22.

• (a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 33 in the

City of New Tazew~II beginning at_the eastern boundary of the .City of TazeweU . and ending

at the. interse·ction ofsuch route with Snodgrass Road, is hereby designateq the ",Roger Ball

~ernoriat'. H)Qhway'' to honor the memo.r)i- of t~is cherished resident of Claiborne_ County who

was' a former educ~ior· and.· ~ontributed to his community through his service on- several
boards. .. • • •• •

(b) the department of transportation' •is directed fo: :~rect suitable signs or to affix

suitable mark~rs designating the .segment described in subsection (a) as th~. "Roger Ball

Memorial Highway".•. .. . •• • •. •

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1 (c)"f6e· er~ction of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
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on Uniform Traffjc .Control Devices., and within state supplemental, guidelines, as applicable.
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::;,(d)··rhe'~ppellation i'Roge·r Bai'1' Menfodai' Highway" provided'for'in this section :is for

honorary-pl:frpos~, f>ply, and tri~ :~~c!ion do~s ,not r~~~ire the aIterati9n, 0~ ~ny_ ad~ress, 9r

the: goverpr:nental •. system. for, .ass1grnrtg: addres,ses, .In any county, m'-:JntClpahty, or_ other
gov~rnrn:e/1tal .e.~ti~y:affec~~.d 'by _t~is: ~~?~ion. • . •:,, • :•
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,.'(e} This section ~foes not ·require the alteration of any previously named segment of

State Route 33 d.e~cri_bedir:,.sµb~ection .(a) as the.'.'RogerBall Memorial Highway".
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• : '(ftrhii ~~ction becomes operative: o.nl/ if th'~ ·cost ofthe niahLifacture and installation

of the s(gnsJ~ paid to tre department o,f transportation from nonstate funds within one (1)

year of the'. effective date· of this· act. The payment must be· made prior fo any expenditure· .by

the state· for the· ·manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall· retqrn ariy

unusec:I portion ,of the. estin1atf)d coSUo the person or entity pa.yir:,g forthe s:igns. within thirty
(30): days of ~hiier~di<;,'n, of the signs.. If t~~ :actual; co.st exce~ds tpe estimated cost,' then an
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~ffiourif;equal t6 the_ diff~rence, in -the costs must be remitted to the department in nonstate

funds withinJbirty (30)days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice

of the__actU,ar cost:from the department. -• -- ,•

SECTION 23.

(a) ·Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 92

beginning at the intersection of such route with State Route 375 (Lakeshore Drive) and

ending at the intersection of such route with Buffalo Springs Road in Grainger County, is

he~eby designate9 the-."Jerri and David _Bishop Highway'' to honor these highly regarded

re$idents· ;of Grainger County, who, as chair of -the_ C3rainger County Republican Party and

member-·otJh:e-state Executive -Committee of the Tennessee Republican Party, have been

actively involved in theircommunity. •

. (b) The' department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs· or to affix

suit~bl~ markersdesignating the seg.ment described in subsection (a) as the IIJerri and David

B:ishQpHighwaY:''. •

(c) The ·erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffiq Control Devices, and within state supplemental guideline.s, as applicable.

(~) Theappeliation "Jerti a:nd David Bishop 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 erltit,y ~ffected by this section. • - • • -- • •
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:______ : ·,ee) This sectidn does not require the alteration of any previously.named segment of

$tat,e Route :92· ·descri.bed in subsection (a) as the "Jerri and David Bishop Highway".:· _ •

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?U: <UJ(f) Thii'section··beco~es· operatiive only if the; cost of the manufactuie: and· ihstaU'atidh·

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 t~e department in nonstate
f~nd~ within -thirt{(30), days of the. sppn-soring -person· or entity recejvjng an ite'miied invoice
o{ the actual costfrqrn the departm~·rit. - •• - - • •• •.. -

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SECTION~~-

(a) Notwithstanc;Jing another law to:the contrary,.the bridge on_State Route 70 (Sparta

Pik~) ' spanning. Sprip_g· I Cree.k' in Wiison ' Copnty' is . hereby design~ted .•the .iiRay Qonald

Fle{Tiirig M,emqrial Bridgeli to ho.nor the rriernory of this highiy reg_a,rded resident. of Wilsor,

~ounty,·who·,.. as' a. decorated vet~ra~· of th~ :Viefnam War, served 'hi~ ·community throughout

his life and embodiec:J the values qf d~ty, s~cdnce, and dedication to both his country and his
homefown. . : . -- • _ -- • •:

oi •(b) The· ·department transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix

suitable markers desi,gn?ting the_ bri,dge describ~d in subsection (a) a~ the "Ray Donclld

F;le:~}n9 Mern9ri_aI ,l?.ri~g~'.'-, . :•... • ... ·: .. • ! • •

(c) 'The' 'erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform .Traffic. C~mtrol Devices., ,_and_wittlin state supplemental guideline~, a,s. applica_b;le.

! (d) This section becomes operative drily if the cost;of the manufacture and installation

of the sign~ is pc3:id to. the departmer1t :of tr~nsportation. from nonstate funds within one (1)

or or year of the ·~ffectfye date of this act The pay'me·nt mu~t be rnade prior to any expendi~ure by

the. state J ,thtrma-riUff]~ture in'stall_ation of the sig·ns~ The department sh~li° reiurn any

unused porti_on •ofthe; estirnated cc,st fo the perso'n or entity paying for'the signs Within thirty

(30) days ofthe ·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

flJnds :within thirty (30) days of th~ sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department'. •

SECTION 25.

(~). Notwith~t~ridJng. a_noth~r l~vy tothe 'contrary, ;the segment of State Route 20 in

L~wis Co~nty, b~ginrt_in·g_ at mile. ~arker 8 and: ending at mil~ marker 9 i~ hereby· designated

the: "Vince '.Vv_.·i Hnsor, Men,,orf~·I, Highway"· to: hc>n:~r thi_s ;well-regarded -,resident .of. ~ewis

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C0Hntywh9,:'thr6qghhii hard _work,: kindness 'shown/~nd positi.ve coritri.butions made to "his

commuri.ity, left: a·;ia:stij:,:g·_trnpre~sion on everyone ,he met.. • •• •

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. ,,,, ·•· <{6)' ThE{ geJ?~ftmerlt of tran~portation is directed to erect suitable •signs or. to affix
suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as. the "Vince W.
Hinson Memorial Highway". •

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- • (9) T.he. erecffon ofthe signs must.be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual

on Uniform Traffic Control Dev-fees, and wi~hin state supplemental guidelines, as applicablei ,

•(d) The ~ppellation "Vince W. Hinson Memorial Highway" provided for in this section

is for honqrary purposes only, and this section does not require the alteration of any address,

or thEtgovernmental. system for assigning addresses; in any county, municipality, or other

governmental entity.a_ffected by this section; •

_: _ _ (e) this .section does not require the':_ alterationof any previously n~nied segn,eh( of

$t~te Rou..t~ 20. descrjbed in subsection. (a} as the "Vince W. Hinson Menioriaf Highway''i.
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:,, :• ,..,_ • • •• • • ' ; .: ·, 1-, ' '., ( .•. •• •· ' • . .,. • · • • . • i . • • • • • .: '. ·:. · I • J,

• '; (f) This sectic;m .b~comes operative only' if the cost of fhe, manufacture a:nd instaUaUon

qf the signs·t~-p~id•to tti.e.:department oftran~porta_tiqn from .nonstate flJnds.within one (1)

year ·ofthe '•effective date of this act. "The payment must be made prior to an}' expenditure by

the state fot the manufacture or installation of .the signs.. The departrrient . shall return any

unused po~iori OfJ~Ef:estimated cost to the, person. or entity payirig for the signs· Within thirty

(30):: days:. of .the en~ction _of the signs. If "the actual .cost exceeds. the ~stimated cost,. tnen an

~IJ1Q4nt equalte>)h~ :~iffereri~e in the ,co,sts., must be remitted to the. d,epanm~nt ,in nonstate

ft'.ind_s w,th_in.:thirty· (pOLdays of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an iternized .invoice

of th~ ac~ual cost. frpm the department. •• • • ••

s;Ec_f1bW. '.2a;
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(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 100 in
Hickman County beginning at the intersection of such route with State Route 50 West and
.. ,. ; • ·;· ending at the bridge spanning the Duck River is hereby designated the "Chief Shannon Irwin
Memorial Highway" to honor this respected resident of Hickman County who served as the
Centerville Police Chief with great honor and integrity.

_ • _: :· {b{Th~{ dfpartrhe:nf of t~ansport~tion is 1firected to ·erect suitable ·signs· or:'to. affix

suitable m:arkers de·signating 'th·e·segmerif described in subsection (a) as the "Chief Shannon

Irwin M~~or:i:al•Hi!;J~."Y~Y'.':: _ •

1 ·:':::\c{The:erection .ofthe signs :m~st-be within 'the guidelines 1 by th~"Manu-~I
; ..
on'.:, prescrib,ed

'O'n'iform' traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.

_·; : : :: (_d) •. Th~:~~appe:1,:a~1on:. ::'.'Chfef S,hahno"r: Irwin ~enipri~I 8ighwayf1 p'rovi~e~_)qr: fr( this

section is ·tor honorary. purposes only, arid this section does riot req'uire the alteration' of any

address, oql:l~ g~vernme,rit~I ~~ste:m for a~signing .~ddre~ses,jn any county, mur:iic;ipal~ty, or

othe_r gqver~ri1erjtal entity affected byJhi~"sectlo;i,. •- • • • •••••

·: : i('.;.:: 'Wfthr~-.s~ctioh.~~oes not re~'uire the ~lte"ration of any previ'6usly named segmertt ~f

s·tate 'RoutJ 1do a·es'ciff,e'd in subsection (a) as the "Chief Shannon Irwin Memorial Highway".

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-:• i '.. ; '. JO: Jh(s" ~~ction .· Q~cpm_eij ,op~rative,, 01'.llY Jf the .¢o~tof the ma~ut~ct~re, and :i,n_s,~aHatiOn :.:.-1·•, •:·•:··ti.:~ ·-.:<~i····.~~::··:~. I __ :--·. ;·~i ·:.' . -1~· _.· -'.
1~l··: :~.:-~- ':•_:

o·f the si'gris 'is· paid'to· the depa"rtm1eht of frans·portatihn from rihnstate funds with'in '6ne (1)

year .of tt:Je:•effeptive 9.ate: o_fthi,s act The payment. must;be: made, prior tQ;clny expenditur~ by

the..· statei fqr ~h~'"'.:m;ariutacWr~~t or in;~t~llalion··q(t~e •~igns/ The departme:nt 'sh~ll. 'refo:fo: ah'y
~fll~Jse,_d':p{)/tiOfl .of tbe; est1rnate:9 'c;;.o.st:tojhe. .p'~rson. o"rentjty_.paying ·for .the :signs_withip tpirty
the, (30) cfc1ys':9f erecf,iori of the: signs,: lfthe•a·~ya_l _co~( ~xceeqs .th,ej~st,m'~le~ -¢os( then an
•.. • 0 • • ! cT , , . , ,, ~ , , • , • ;/ -,;, • •••• ! t : ., ~ • f · • ·. " •• ' ' " •.. :.: . . • ' , /- , .. - , ,' ,. , • · ·· . , ;. • · . . .. · . l ,- • , · i , _'.

~n,q~rit ~ql:JF3Ltothe_:d1fference. in the,cq$t$ mµst_ be remitted to ..the.depa.rtment in no.n~tate

funas)vitfori'thirty (30) days ~of the, s'ponsorin~rp~~son, or ~ntity receiving an ,itemizecfinvofce
ofthe actu'a;tcost frgrn)he ·depcutment. • • •• - - • • • • • • • •••• • • - , •• ' -

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$ECTION,27.' ,.

_.(a) -Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 100 in

Hickm'ari :county beginning at" the intersection of such route with Stoltz Road and ending at

the inte,rse9tiqr1 ot~u,qh;route with. Ca11~. :Creek. Road is here.by design.atec:tth~ "Cpnsta.ble

Wayn.e, .A CluWls' M~rri,o'rj~I HighVJc3Y'.' to 'honor· this)espected resident ;Of Hickrnatj County

~r1qJJi.e· _Pte~-s~·ritvjlle ;community:_~~<? ·served many ·years as the Constable .for. District 7 with

ijr~a(~onq(~ri~; ,~te~:rity.. • -... --- . • ' - • - • ' ' • - • ' .. '. ' • !

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• ,; :(b) -Jhe departrner:it 'oi ;tr:aospot1c1t166 is ·direct~dto erect. syitable signs· or tp ~ffix

sUitable(markers designa.ting the. ·segment described in subsection (a) a~ttle "Constabl~
Wayne A. ,Qu~tls,Memorial Highwayii_ • • •• ' • • ., •

: . • ,:-.;-: .' •i '.;, ~:.. ·, :..'~: ' ·: : ·:·?, •;::: ., , ~'.:• '.· '• •

•(c) The erection ofthe signs must be withinthe guidelines prescribed by the Manual

on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.

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{d) The appellation "Constable Wayne A. Qualls 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 gc>Vernmental entity affected by this section.

(e) Th:is :~ection does not require the, alteration .of any previously nam~d. segm~nt of

$t~te Ro.~t~-Aoq:·µ~scrri~l3d •in subsection (a) as th~. "Constable .Way_ne A. •Qualls Merhcxial

ti ighway-''; • •

or:the . '. ' .:" .(f) .This sedion becomes ·operative: only if thecosfof the manufacture' -~nd installation
~igns·:rfpai~Jpthe departm~nfof tra.ri~pprtation from nonstate fu'11ds_ ~ithin :one (1)

Y:~~rqf: th_e•eff~ctht¢ _d~te of.this act.. T~e p~yment must be made pripr to any expenditur~. by

the, ~t~teJor th~ .rnariiJfacture:or instpllation,, of Jh~. signs.. The department shall_return any

unused. portjoq:offhe:"estimatec:J cos(to ·the person or entity paying for the.signs within'thirty

(30) days ofJt:,e erectiori:of the signs; If t_he actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then an

pmo~mt ~quc3Lto the difference in the costs must be remitted -to the department in nor,state

fundfwithin .• thfrty {30) .days ,ofthesponsoring.person.or. entity.receiving .an _itemized invoice
e: ~f, th a~t~a(·_costJrpp,Jhe _d~part~.ent.
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SECTION_28.

': :"(a) Notwithstan.ding .?tpe>theL lc3W to th'3 contra.ryt the .bridge o,n State. Route 244
{Boonshill Petersburg Ro·ad) spanning Pleasant Valley Greek in Lincoln County, is hereby
designated the "James Dysart Talley 'Big Jim' Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of this
respected, seventh generation resident of Lincoln County, who, as a veteran of the United
,. States Air Force and long-time ironworker, proudly raised beef cattle on the Talley family
farm established in 1817 and made a positive impact on his family and countless neighbors
and friends in his community.

; • •. •: :" .:. ::: •~. ~ •: . • -:! : ': \: ~. :: ',.~• ,s ._, : : .. : ': • • '. .• •, . . • , •• ;,: • • I j' ~ '•• •

• : :.· ... jb) The depar,tment, of. tran~portation is directed to •e,rect .suitctble sig,ns or to affix

suit~ble markers c;le~(gfratih:g .the bridge :described in subsection {a) a:s the "James Dysart

tahef~Brg· Jim' Memoria(Bridge''~. •

., • ,.. : I,.. ._... : j : : • , :· :· :. : : . . •. : ,, :_ : , .. ... ; . ' • . , .. ' ., ., .• ·.. . .· . ,..., . --
arid as .' .... , :(c) The eredioh pf :t~'.~jigns, must.be within the guidelines prescrib¢d. by the Manual

on Uniform Traffic Control Devb~s, within state suppieriiental guidelines, ap:piicable.

' .(cl) This .section becornesQperatiye only if thei cost of the manufactute and instqllation

of the: si~;fnsjs 'paid to the_departrnent of transportation from nonstate funds within· one. {1)

year of t,ij~ effective date.of,thi~ ~d. Ttie pa.yment n,4st _be 'made prior tO any expenditure by
the ·state' for 'the manufacture or in.staHatron of the signs. The department .shall return any

unusediporti.qn oUh~ e~tin,c;.1ted co.st t9 the person or entity _paying_ for the ~igns withi_n thirty

an (40} days';qf th~ ~red1on.:of the. signs. !fthe ,adua1''cost exceed~ the,_e$Urnated cost,: the,n·

amounf:equai 'to the.. differerice 111 the costs. ni'LJsfbe remitted to the departme.nt' in nonstate

funds· whhiri thirty ·(30) days ·ofthe sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice

of the aq~u~( £O_st f~oq, th:e. 9ep~rtrrt~rii.:,

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1 . :.· ' 1 Ndtwit~St~iidtn!l•. ~n~thElr • TaW tO .the /:pntr'alY,. \he Waikin9 HorSe .. & •• Eastern
•' (~)'
Ra;ffro.a(:L ov.erpass: .s·p·anning. "st.at~.. Route 437 •.near. the iritersec;tlor:i' 9f such route: with
1

R~ii~oad Ay.enue· in Bedforq :coLfrity, is h~reby de5ignc1t~d .the 'iSenatof 'Jim; Tracy Overp~ss"

f?··rR~~rtt11s·~ighly :r~gard~d public s~~~_ntwh9.;served ·a~ state_s~~~tpr.fo,rJh~,:1~1th_-Oisfrict

for thirteen years ,(2Q05~.2017J and w.as widely known for his ded1cat1on to pubhc service and

to the pe:ople of his district, bring·ing ·a strong local focus to his work in state government, and

in- representing a largely rural area, he consistently emphasized issues important to his

constituents·,' such as agriculture, transportation, education, and economic development.

ih~ or . ' '. ,Cb)
'd~p-~~ment :Of transportation 'i; directed to erect suitable: signs to affix

SlJitabl~ markers: c:lesignating the overpass; describ~d in ,subsection. (a) as the' "S~riator Jim
t.r~cy Ov~rp~s,~'\ ... . :. : : :;i. ..: ~ .. ; • •• •••.• : •. ,•.
.,: •• i •. • .. .. • · :

ls) '.· :.: ,< .:. Th'e:°.erection bfthe ~igns must ~ewith~i~_:th~ guide:11res prescrib,ecLP.Y.the.Manual
on: lJ.nlfofm TrafficControl Devices,· and within· state supplemental ·guidelines, ·as applicable.· ·-
.. 'l. • • ~ •• •• ; ; ' " ;,.' j ~ ' ;:' '. - ' : • .• \

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(d) this:.section.becomes op~rative ·onlYiflh.~ cost :ofJhe manufacture and installation

of. the signs js. paiq- .to Jh~. department of transportation, from :nons.tate funds vyithin one (t)
y~ar.pfthe efte'ctive date' of this act. The payment must 'be made prior to any' expenditure by

the ~tate for.the manufacture or installation of the signs. The department shall return any

4nuse_d portion of the estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within thirty

(30) days ofthe erectionof the signs. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost, then ari

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

ofJtie actuaL cosUrom the department. .
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SECTION 3Qi. -

__ ·· ··(a) Notwith~ta:hding·· another law•·to,.the.contrary,.the segment of .State. Route 57 in
Hardin. ~ourity begrnning at ·the intersection ofsw;h .route with Aunt Bee· Road .and. ending at
theintersection :orsu~h route,with Howard Lane •is hereby designated the ''.Coach .Robert A.
'J3ob' Ingle Highway?Jo honor this. extraorc;iir:iary coach .and ·educator.at ·Pickwick Southside
2s·0c2h4o..pl who. . lef(.;a.l~stiJ.·.J. g- leg. acy an. d was in. ducted into the Hard.in Coun. ty H. au of Fa. me in

• _;:··:· .Cb) .• :The·departm~nt :of .transportation'JS directed, to .erect ·suitable. signs .. or to affix

$Ui't~bJ;efrJ1~lkers,desi.gnating the segment described insubsecUon·(a) as the ''Coach.Robert

A.-.;•~_ob' lhgle.Highway'.i. •

. .; , .' . . ;.

. (c) Ttle.ere~tion. ofJhe s.igns: must be within the .gu:ideiines-:prescribed by the Manual

on UnifofmTr~ffi(:: G9ntrol Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicaple.
~ ~. • ··"'7. • ' • . :; • .. • • . • •. .

'(d) The appellation "Coach Robert A. 'Bob' Ingle Highway" provided for in this section

i~ for honorary purp()ses only, and this section does not require the alterati.on of any address,
gr_ ,~~;;~qv~rnrn~:ntaL.sys.te~ fa.r assigning,;addresses, in_ any ;county, m_L,1nJcip9Ii~Y,:J?r. <;>t;her
govertfrnental erititfaffected by this secti6n·. • • • • --

(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
• State Route 57 described in subsection (a) as the "Coach Robert A. 'Bob' Ingle 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 effediv.~ date· of this act,. The payment must be· made· prior to· any expenditure by

the st~te for the .manufacture or installation of the signs. The. department. shall return any

unused,portion ofthe estimated cost to the person or entity paying for the signs within· thirty

(30) days Ofthe. 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

furids within thirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity r.eceiving an itemized invoice

o(the actual cost from the department. • -• •

S:ECTi'ON 31 ~

. .

(a) Notwithstanding another raw to the contrary, the segment of State Route 6 I U.S.

Highway 31 (Nashville Highway) in Maury County beginning at the intersection of such route

with State Ro'.ute, _246,(Q_arte_rs Creek. Pike) and ending at the intersection of such route with

Raider Larie :in front of Spring Hill High School is hereby designated the "Sterling Marlin

t-lighway" to· .honor Sterling Burton ~a~lin, the legendary race car driver and accomplished

graduate of Spring Hill High Schoo.I who has been a great ambassador for Maury County and
the ~ommunity. • ••• - - • • - •. . •

(b) The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix

suitable ·markers des!g.riating the segment descri.bed in subsection (a) as the "Sterling Marlin
Highway•": ••• • • • •

•(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines pr~scribed by the Manual
on Uniform Tr~ffic Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.

(d) -The appellation "Sterling Marlin 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 R·oute •6 I .U.$. Highway 31 described in subsection (a) as the "Sterling Marlin
Highway". • •- •

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__ (n 'Thi.s sectlon become.s operative only_ifthe, 9ost of the manufacture and instaUation

of the .sig'.ris i~ J)aid to the .department of transportation from nonstate funds within one (t)

year ofth·e eff~ctive date of this act. The payment must be made prior to any expenditure by

the stat~ far the.m~_nufacture or installation of the stgns. _The departmen_t shaJI return a.ny

unused portkm·-of th~:estimated cost to the person. or entity.paying for the signs.within thirty

(30) (jay~· of ~he· ·erection. :of:the· sH:jns·: lf the actual ·co~t,exceeds-_ the •estimated_ cost, then an

amount, E}QUakto .the :difference in t~e costs must b;e remitted to the department in nonstate

funds within thirty (30) days of the sp·onsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice

of the aqtua} cost fro~- t~~:fdepartrnent. ; - • -- - -

SEOllON 32..

·(a),_ No,t\t\lith~tanding anothf3r-: law t9 the-_contrary; the: bridge on State Route 246

(Qarters>Creek P;ikeJ. spanning :Carters CreeKjn Maury County,- is hereby- de.signated the
i,C.olonel J;o,~ Rooersqn:Bridge" to honor this highly respected resid~;mt of Maury County who,

aft~t a': di~tinguished. thirty~y~ar,- ca~~Eff 1n.;the ;United States Army and servi:ce during the

and Vietnam Wa.r,: ;ce>ntinued his corn'rnitment ta. ,public service els ~n educator and :member of the

Maury County Commission·,· whose bravery, integrity, _educational contributions, and civic
leadership representthe·;v~rybest9fM~ury Gou~ty:: · , ·-··

'_ :_:<b)Th~ departmen't '6( transportation ts directed fo- erect 'suitable signs or to affix

suitable •· markers -designating the bridge described in subsection (a) as the "Colonel Joe
Roberson Bridge"._

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on Unifor.iftffr:~ffic C<;>ntro_l, Devices, and within state supplemental guidelin~s, as applicable.

,(d) This sectiqn. becc>mes operative onl~ ;ifthe cosFotthe manufacture and installation

of the'. signs:Js. paid.to tt,e: d~partr11ent of transpottation._from nonstatefunds 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 bridge on Woodlawn Drive
spanning Interstate 440 .in Nashville is hereby designated the "Jan Bushing Bridge" to honor
the memory: of this highly regarded public servant and passionate advocate of the Hillsboro-
West End neighborhood who founded the Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood Association,
chaired the • Metro Planning Commission - for sixteen years, served as· the State
Representative for District' 56, worked as the director of school-based services for the
Tennessee Dep.artment of Education, and made a lasting, positive impact on her community,
including through her contributions to the installation and later restoration of the locally
famous sea serpent sculpture in Fannie Mae Dees Park, affectionately known as "Dragon
Park"._

(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. "Jan Bushing

Bridge": • •

(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Gontrol.Devices, andwithin state supplementa_l 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 34.

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·• (a} Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on State Route 16 / U.S.

Highway 41A'sp~nning :Tay~or.·Branchjt1st south_.of the._Na·sh Family Creamery in Bedford

County, is hereby designat~ci the· "Gre_g Tucker Memorial Bridge'' to honor the memory of this

respected .residentof Shelbyville, Tennessee, who, as a veteran of the United States Army

and member of •the Franklin '. Fire : Department, -was •known for his selflessness,

professionalism, and :kind· spirit'and as a person deeply committed to his family, faith, and
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 "Greg Tucker
Memorial Bridge''.

(c)The erectiorvoflhe:signs must be within the gui_delines prescribed byJhe Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, ·and within state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.

(d) This section become~ operative only, ifthe· cost of the manufacture and installation
of the signs is paid to :the de·partment of transportation fromnonstate funds within one (1)

year of the· effective date of this act Tt1e payment m·ust -be made prior to any -expenditure by

the state for _the manufacture: or instal1ation ._.of the signs. -The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimated_- cost:to·the person or entity -paying for.the sigpswithin thirty
(30) days of the erection-ofthe signs. lf 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 segment of State Route 20 / U.S.
Highway 412 in Henderson.County beginning at log mile 0.0512 and ending at log mile 1.511
is hereby designated the "Ha.rold Tyler Highway" to honor this respected resident of
Henderson County who has served his community on the Henderson County School Board,
Henderson County Commission, and Henderson County Volunteer Fire Department,
demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the quality of life of his constituents and
neighbors, and whose leadership, dedication, and unwavering service has made an indelible
impact on Henderson 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 "Harold Tyler
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 "Harold Tyler 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 ~he alteration of any previously named segment of

State Route 20 / U.S. Highway 412 described in subsection (a) as the "Harold Tyler

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 ma,nufacture 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 36.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the ~ontrary, the Blue Springs boat ramp located
in Claiborne County is hereby designated the "SSG Terry W. Prater Memorial Boat Ramp" to
honor the memory of Terry William Prater, Staff Sergeant, United States Army, who served
with honor and distinction as a member of 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, while defending our freedom and our way of life, and

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who made the ultimate sacrifice on March 15, 2007, when he was mortally wounded after his
vehicle struck an explosive in B,aghdad, Iraq..

(b) The department of 'transportation is directed to provide suitable signs or markers
designating the boat ramp described in subsection (a) as the "SSG Terry W. Prater Memorial
Boat Ramp".

(c) The signs mustbe within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices, and withrn state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.

(d) The appellation "SSG Terry W. Prater Memorial Boat Ramp" 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 boat ramp
described in subsection (a) as the "SSG Terry W. Prater, Memorial Boat Ramp".

(f) This section becom~s operative only if the cost of the manufacture 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 of the s1gns. 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 providing
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 segment of State Route 21 (Lake
Drive) in the Town of Tiptonville, Lake County, extending one-quarter mile in each direction
from 775 Lake Drive, is hereby designated the "Sheriff Paul David Jones Memorial Highway"
to honor the memory of this dedicated public servant of Lake County who, after serving in the
United States Air Force and a twenty-five year career in the United States Postal Service,
honorably served as a deputy, investigator, and then sheriff with Lake County Sheriffs Office.

(b) The department of fransportation is directed to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the _segment described in subsection (a) as the "Sheriff Paul
David 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 supplementaLguidelines, as applicable.

(d) The appellation "Sheriff Paul David 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

State Route 21 described in subsection (a) as the ''Sheriff Paul David Jones Memorial

Highway". • •

(f) This section b_ecomes 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 depa.rtment 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 persori or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the-department.

SECTION 38.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 78 in
Lake County, beginning in the· Wynn burg Community and extending southward for
approximately two (2) miles, is hereby designated the "Emerson Junior 'Sonny' Dokes
Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this respected, lifelong resident of Lake County
who greatly contributed to his community.

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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 "Emerson
Junior 'Sonny' Dokes 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 "Emerson Junior 'Sonny' Dokes 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 78 described in subs·ection (a) as the "Emerson Junior 'Sonny' Dokes Memorial
Highway".

(f) This section becom~s 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 bridge on Fairground Lane
spanning Furnace Creek in Mountain City, Tennessee, is hereby designated the "Porter
Stout Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of this beloved resident of Mountain City, who,
as a lifelong resident of Johnson County and huge supporter of Johnson County athletics,
•made a positive impact on his friends and neighbors in Johnson County and the Town of
Mountain City.

(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 "Porter Stout
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 erecti_on 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 departmen·t 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) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of U.S. Highway 64
(Wated~ve.I •Highway) in Bradley County, beginning at the i~tersection of such_ route _with Old
Parksville _Road Northeast and ending at the intersection of such route with Osment Road
Southeast, is hereby designated the IIDustin ·and 13ritt~ny Dillard Memorial Highway" to honor
the memory of these beloved residents· of the Georgetown community who were committed
to their children; family, friends,_ and neighbors and were tragically killed in a motor vehicle
accident on Christmas evening in 2022.

(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 "Dustin and

Brittany Dillard 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.

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(d) The appellation "Dustin and Brittany Dillard 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 "Dustin and Brittany Dillard 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 departm·ent, 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 41.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route .386

(Vietnam Veterans Boulevard) in Sumner County beginning at the Davidson County -

Sumner County boundary and ending at the intersection of such route with Long Hollow Pike

/ Offitt Drive is hereby designated the "Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway" to honor the

prominent political activist, media personality, and true pioneer for freedom of speech who

co-founded· the conservative student organization Turning Point USA a·nd served as· its

executive director until his assassination in 2025. •

(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 "Charlie Kirk
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 "Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway" provided for in this section is for

honorary purpos~s 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 doe.s not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
State Route 386 described in subsection (a) as the "Charlie Kirk 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 42.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of Amnicola Highway in
Chattanooga, beginning _at the intersection of such ·route with .Wisdom Street and ending at
the intersection of such route with Judd Road, is hereby designated the 'K-9 Diesel Memorial
Highway" to honor the memory of this intelligent, loyal, and brave German Shepherd who
served as a law enforcement K-9 with. the Chattanooga Police Department for one (1) year
andfour (4) months where he excelled in suspect searches and narcotics detection, and who
made the ultimate ·sacrifice on September 17, 2025, when he succumbed to injuries he
received while attempting to apprehend a suspect.

(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 "K-9 Diesel
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 state supplemental guidelines, as applicable.

(d) The appellation "K-9_ Diesel Memorial Highway" provided for in this se"Ction 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
governm·ental entity affected ·by this section.

(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segment of
Amnicola Highway described in subsection (a) as the "K-9 Diesel 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 ot' the effective date of this act. The payment m~st 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 with.in ·\hirty (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost.from the department.

SECTION 43.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on Nokian Tyres Drive
spanning Little Richland Creek in .Rhea County, is hereby designated the "Opportunity
Bridge" as a lasting tribute to investments, including a new tire manufacturing facility, made
in the City of Dayton and thousands of new jobs being created in Rhea County as a result
that will forever ch~ng~ the econom_ic landscape of the region.

(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 "Opportunity
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.

SECTION 44.

·(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the new bridge on South Moore Road
spanning Interstate 24 in the City of Chattanooga, is hereby designated the "Eugene 'Gene'
Pike, Jr. Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of this trusted funeral service professional
and resident of the City of Ch~ttanooga who devoted sixty.-seven (67) years to serving
families with compassion and dignity.

. (b) The· department of transportation is directed to erect -suitable sig.ns or to affix

suitable markers designating the segment described in subsection (a) as the "Eugene 'Gene'
Pike,,Jr. Memorial Bridge".

(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Contror 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.

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SECTION 45.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on State Route 16 / U.S.
Highway 41A spanning Harpeth River in Rutherford County, is hereby designated the
"Herbert B. Crick Bridge" to honor this respected resident of Rutherford County, who served
as postmaster for the Eagleville Post Office and made a positive impact on his family and
countless neighbors and friends in his 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 "Herbert B. Crick
Bridge".

(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control-Devices, and within state sµpplemental.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 manµfacture 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 46.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 24 / U.S.
Highway 70N in Smith County beginning at the intersection of such route with Rawls Creek
Road and ending at the intersection of such route with Flat Rock Road is hereby designated
the "Kenneth Bennett Memorial Highway" to honor this respected resident of Smith County
who served his county with bravery and distinction as a United States Marine in the Vietnam
War and later served his community as a small business owner and county commissioner
and who was widely known for his generosity, compassion, and lifelong dedication to the
residents of Smith 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 "Kenneth
Bennett 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 "Kenneth Bennett 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 24 / U.S. Highway 70N described in subsection (a) as the "Kenneth Bennett
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 in~tallation of the signs. The department shall return any
unused portion of the estimate<:I 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. estin,ated 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 47.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 80
(Pleasant Shade Highway) in Smith County beginning at the Smith County - Macon County
boundary and ending at the intersection of such route with Shady Circle is hereby designated
the "Vernon and Frances Hesson Memorial Highway" to honor these respected residents of
Smith County who dedicated their lives to the safety, health, and well-be.ing of the residents
of Smith County and the Upper Cumberland region through decades of faithful public service.

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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 "Vernon and
Frances Hesson 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 "Vernon and Frances Hesson 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 80 described in subsection (a) as the "Vernon and Frances Hesson 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 48.

(a). Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of State Route 78 in

Lake County beginning at the intersection of such route with Upper Wynnburg Road and

ending at the intersection of such route with Wynnburg Bluebank Road is hereby designated

the "Mark Allen Roberson Memorial Highway" to honor this well-regarded resident of Lake

County who made a positive impact on his family and countless neighbors and friends in 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 "Mark Allen
Roberson 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 "Mark Allen Roberson 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 78 described in subsection (a) as the "Mark Allen Roberson 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 ereciion of .the signs. If the a_ctual 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

ofthe actual cost from the department. •

SECTION 49.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on State Route 242
(Buffalo Road) spanning Crawfish Creek near the intersection of such route with Flatwoods
Road in Lawrence County I is hereby designated the "Johnny R. Thompson Memorial Bridge"
to honor the memory of this respected, lifelong resident of Lawrence County who was known
for his integrity, strong work ethic, devotion to family, and commitment to his community.

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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 "Johnny R.
Thompson 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 50.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of U.S. Highway 411
beginning. at the intersection of such route with Gary R. Wade Boulevard in the City of
Sevierville and ending at the intersection of such route with U.S. Highway 25W and the
segment of U.S. Highway 25W beginning at the intersection of such route with U.S. Highway
411 and ending at the intersection of such route at Exit 432 on Interstate 40 in Cocke
County, are hereby designated the "Dolly Parton Parkway" in immeasurable honor of one of
Tennessee's most cherished native daughters and an international ambassador for
Tennessee's music, culture, and values, who has committed her life to philanthropy,
education, economic development, and community service, particularly in East Tennessee,
which is the home and community that shaped her, and who has had a profound and lasting
impact on Tennesseans, this country, and the world.

(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 "Dolly Parton
Parkway".

(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 "Dolly Parton 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.

(e) This section does not require the alteration of any previously named segments of

U.S. Highway 411 and U.S. Highway 25W described in subsection (a) as the "Dolly Parton

Parkway". •

(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 manufactur~ 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 t~~ actual cost f~om the department.

SECTION 51.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on State Route 33
(Maynardville Highway) spanning Bull run Creek in Union County, is hereby designated the
"Cody Cheyenne Collins Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of this respected resident
who, as a veteran of the United States Army, serving with the 20th Special Forces Group
(Airborne), and member ofthe Special Resporise Team at Y-12 National Security Complex,
was known for his selflessness, professionalism, and kind spirit and as a person deeply
committed to his family and friends.

(b) The department of transportation. is dire.cted to erect suitable signs or to affix
suitable markers designating the bridge described in subsection (a) as the "Cody Cheyenne
Collins Memorial 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 st~te 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 52.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of U.S. Highway 51
Bypass in Dyer County beginning at the intersection of such route with Hornbrook Street and
ending at the intersection of such route with Lake Road is hereby designated the "Bill Revell
Memorial Highway" to honor this highly respected public servant who served as Mayor of the
City of Dyersburg for twenty-six (26) years and who, through his hard work, kindness shown,
and positive contributions made to his community, left a lasting impression on everyone he
met. •

(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 "Bill Revell

Memorial Highway". •

(c) The erection of the signs must be within the guidelines prescribed by the Manual
on Uniform !raffic_Control Devices, and within state supplemental guidelines, as applica~le..

(d) The appellation "Bill Revell 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 51 Bypass described in subsection (a) as the "Bill Revell 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 53.

(a) Notwiths\anding another law to the contrary, the.segment of East Person Avenue
in Memphis, Tennessee, beginning at the intersection of such route with U.S. Highway 51
and ending at the intersection of such route with Cincinnati Road (Silver Street), which is
currently designated pursuant to Chapter 251 of the Public Acts of 2023 as the "Rep. Lois M.
DeBerry Memorial Highway" is no longer designated as the "Rep. Lois M. DeBerry Memorial
Highway" on or a~er the effective date of this act. .

(b) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of East Person Avenue
in Memphis, Tenn.~~see, beginning at the intersection of such route with Pillow Street and
ending at the intersection of such route with Ragan Street, is hereby designated the "Rep.
Lois M. DeBerry Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this trusted educator, civil rights
activist, and state representative, who represented Memphis and House District 91 from the
88th General Assembly to the 108th General Assembly and who was elected the second
African-American female to serve in the General Assembly.

(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 "Rep. Lois M.
DeBerry Memorial Highway". The department is furth~r directed to remove any previously
installed signs or markers from the segment of East Person Avenue described in subsection

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(a). The department may relocate previously installed signs or markers to designate the

segment of East Person Avenue identified in subsection (b).

(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 "Rep. Lois M. DeBerry 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
East Person Avenue described in subsection (b) as the "Rep. Lois M. DeBerry 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 54.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the bridge on Murphy Lane spanning
Clear Creek _in the Town of Whiteville, Tennessee, is hereby designated the "Sgt. Tyrone
Allen Memorial Bridge" to honor this dedicated, lifelong resident of Hardeman County who
was committed to serving his country, community, and church, and who was a decorated
veteran of the Tennessee National Guard.

(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 "Sgt. Tyrone Allen
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 t~e 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 departme11t 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 55.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of Interstate 155 in Dyer

County beginning at mile marker 1 and ending at mile marker 2 is hereby designated the

"Shawn Stewart Memorial Highway" to honor this beloved resident of Dyer County who was

a known for his joyful spirit and positive impact on his community, and who tragically lost his
life in head-on collision with a drunk driver. -• • -•

'(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 "Shawn Stewart
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 "Shawn Stewart 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
Interstate 155 described in subsection (a) as the "Shawn Stewart 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
funqs within thirty_ (30) days of the sponsoring person or entity receiving an itemized invoice
of the actual cost from the department.
SECTION 56.

(a) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the segment of _State Route 100 in
Davidson County beginning one hundred yards west of the entrance to Edwin Warner Park
and the Warner Park Nature Center and ending one hundred yards east of such entrance is
hereby designated the "Colby Ross Chase Memorial Highway" to honor this young man who
was known for his joyful spirit and positive impact on· others, and who tragically lost his life in
a motorcycle accident occurring at the park entrance.

(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 "Colby Ross
Chase 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 "Colby Ross Chase 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 100 described in subsection (a) as the "Colby Ross Chase 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 57. 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 58. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the p·ublic welfare requiring it.

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SENATE BILL NO. 1478

PASSED: April 13, 2026

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RANDY McN LY
SPEAKER OF THE SENATE

CAMERO1TSEXTON,SPEAKER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

ltpc..., APPROVED this ZJ.f:t day of 2026

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BILL LEE, GOVERNOR

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