Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee HJR1643: A RESOLUTION to honor the Vollintine and Evergreen Greenline on the occasion of its thirtieth anniversary.
Status: Signed into law, May 11, 2026
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What the bill says
A resolution to honor the Vollintine and Evergreen Greenline on the occasion of its thirtieth anniversary.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION to honor the Vollintine and Evergreen Greenline on the occasion of its thirtieth anniversary. WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly are pleased to recognize those parks and natural areas that are celebrating historic milestones of preserving natural and cultural resources for both the Tennesseans of today and generations to come; and WHEREAS, one such public space is the Vollintine and Evergreen Greenline in Memphis, which is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this year; and WHEREAS, the Vollintine and Evergreen (V&E) Greenline was established in 1996 by community volunteers in Memphis's Vollintine Evergreen district, making it one of the State's first rail-to-trail projects; and WHEREAS, in 1995, the Vollintine Evergreen Community Association secured grant funding for a major community revitalization effort and, on November 11, 1996, purchased the abandoned right-of-way, officially renaming it the V&E Greenline; and WHEREAS, today, the V&E Greenline is an integral part of a culturally rich and diverse community, and its vibrant, unpaved walking and biking trail stretches from Crosstown Concourse to Springdale Street; and WHEREAS, the trail features two bridges, a stationhouse, an extensive canopy of oak trees, several art sculptures, shade and sun gardens, and diverse wildlife, particularly near Lick Creek; and WHEREAS, the V&E Greenline is supported by residents and trail users alike, with a dedicated group of volunteers that manage and …
Sponsors
- Salinas, Gabby (D, 96) · primary sponsor
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 2 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (April 22, 2026): 93 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is HJR1643?
- HJR1643 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): A RESOLUTION to honor the Vollintine and Evergreen Greenline on the occasion of its thirtieth anniversary.
- What does HJR1643 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to honor the Vollintine and Evergreen Greenline on the occasion of its thirtieth anniversary.
- What is the status of HJR1643?
- Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor. (May 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR1643?
- Salinas, Gabby (D, 96).
- Where is the official record for HJR1643?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HJR1643&GA=114
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