Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee HJR1558: A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Overton Park in Memphis on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
Status: Signed into law, May 7, 2026
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What the bill says
A resolution to recognize and honor Overton Park in Memphis on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Overton Park in Memphis on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee is proud of its natural beauty and scenic landscapes, from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Mississippi River, including our wonderful public parks; and WHEREAS, one such sprawling public space is the iconic Overton Park, a 342-acre public park in Midtown Memphis; named in honor of John Overton, a co-founder of Memphis, Overton Park is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year; and WHEREAS, the property that would become Overton Park was purchased by the City of Memphis on November 14, 1901, and was located along the city's eastern and northern boundary at the time; and WHEREAS, storied landscape architect Georges Kessler was hired to plan the park that same year, and Overton Park was officially opened to the public in 1906; and WHEREAS, the grounds of Overton Park are home to the Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis Zoo, Overton Park Golf Course, Rainbow Lake, Veterans Plaza, the Levitt Shell, and the Old Forest Arboretum, which boasts one of the few remaining old-growth forests in the State of Tennessee; and WHEREAS, Overton Park offers Memphians and visitors alike wonderful venues and accessible green spaces where they can come together for reflection, inspiration, celebration, and discovery while enjoying the …
Sponsors
- Salinas, Gabby (D, 96) · primary sponsor
- Clemmons, John Ray (D, 55)
- Vital, Greg (R, 29)
- Camper, Karen D. (D, 87)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor.
- : Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- : Signed by Senate Speaker
- : Signed by H. Speaker
- : Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- : Sponsor(s) Added.
- : Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
- : Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/23/2026
- : Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- : Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Votes
- FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt (April 23, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
- FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (April 22, 2026): 89 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is HJR1558?
- HJR1558 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Overton Park in Memphis on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
- What does HJR1558 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to recognize and honor Overton Park in Memphis on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
- What is the status of HJR1558?
- Signed into law as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor. (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR1558?
- Salinas, Gabby (D, 96), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR1558?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HJR1558&GA=114
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