Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee SJR1182: A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Glenn Jacobs on his exemplary tenure as Knox County Mayor.
Status: Signed into law, May 11, 2026
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What the bill says
A resolution to honor and commend Glenn Jacobs on his exemplary tenure as Knox County Mayor.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Glenn Jacobs on his exemplary tenure as Knox County Mayor. WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should specially recognize those Tennesseans who have performed with uncommon devotion and ability throughout their careers in public service; and WHEREAS, one such outstanding person is Glenn Jacobs, who is taking a well-earned retirement as Mayor of Knox County after a distinguished two-term tenure; and WHEREAS, Mayor Jacobs was born in Spain while his family was stationed there with the United States Air Force; raised in Missouri, he earned a bachelor's degree in English literature from Northeast Missouri State University, where he played both football and basketball on a full scholarship; and WHEREAS, prior to his service in public office, Glenn Jacobs enjoyed a successful career in professional wrestling, achieving national recognition as a WWE Superstar known as "Kane"; over two decades, he won numerous titles and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021; and WHEREAS, elected Mayor of Knox County in 2018 and reelected in 2022, Mayor Jacobs has worked diligently to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Knox County, striving to make the community an exceptional place to live, work, and raise a family; and WHEREAS, Mayor Glenn Jacobs has supported a number of initiatives …
Sponsors
- Massey, Becky D. (R, 6) · primary sponsor
- Briggs, Richard (R, 7)
- Hatcher, Tom (R, 2)
- Lowe, Adam (R, 1)
- McNally, RandyLt. Governor (R, 5)
- Pody, Mark (R, 17)
- Powers, Dennis (R, 36)
- Rose, Paul (R, 32)
- Stevens, Robert (R, 13)
- White, Mark (R, 83)
- Yager, Ken (R, 12)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor.
- : Transmitted to Governor for action.
- : Signed by H. Speaker
- : Signed by Senate Speaker
- : Enrolled and ready for signatures
- : Sponsor(s) Added.
- : Sponsor(s) Added.
- : Concurred, Ayes 76, Nays,10 PNV 0
- : Objected to on Consent Calendar.
- : SJR placed on H. consent cal. 4 for 4/23/2026
Votes
- FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO CONCUR (April 23, 2026): 76 yea, 10 nay, passed
- FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt (April 23, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is SJR1182?
- SJR1182 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Glenn Jacobs on his exemplary tenure as Knox County Mayor.
- What does SJR1182 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to honor and commend Glenn Jacobs on his exemplary tenure as Knox County Mayor.
- What is the status of SJR1182?
- Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor. (May 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR1182?
- Massey, Becky D. (R, 6), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJR1182?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SJR1182&GA=114
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