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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 14 - COVID-19 [Terminates July 1, 2023; see T.C.A. 14-6-104] (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-6-105) › Chapter 4 - HEALTHCARE STANDARDS OF PRACTICE (§§ 14-4-101 — 14-4-105) › Section 14-4-101 - [Expired] Sole authority to quarantine for COVID - 19

(a)
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the commissioner of health has the sole authority to determine quarantine guidelines for:
(1)
A person if the person tests positive for COVID-19. The quarantine of a person must be lifted if the person receives a negative antigen detection test result or a negative molecular diagnostic test result at any time during the quarantine period; and
(2)
A private business or school for purposes of closing the private business or restricting the operation of the private business for purposes of COVID-19. The quarantine of a business must be lifted as soon as practicable after the commissioner is satisfied that the conditions at the business do not present a serious public health or safety threat with respect to the spread of COVID-19.
(b)
A local health entity or official, mayor, governmental entity, or school does not have the authority to quarantine a person or private business for purposes of COVID-19.
(c)
The commissioner may only establish quarantine guidelines by rules promulgated pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Added by 2021EX3 Tenn. Acts, ch. 6, s 1, eff. 11/12/2021.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 14 - COVID-19 [Terminates July 1, 2023; see T.C.A. 14-6-104] (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-6-105) › Chapter 4 - HEALTHCARE STANDARDS OF PRACTICE (§§ 14-4-101 — 14-4-105) › Section 14-4-102 - [Expired] Monoclonal antibodies

Notwithstanding any guidance or advice received from a governmental entity to the contrary, a healthcare provider shall exercise independent professional judgment when determining whether to recommend, prescribe, offer, or administer monoclonal antibodies to a patient as a treatment or prophylaxis against COVID-19.
Added by 2021EX3 Tenn. Acts, ch. 6, s 1, eff. 11/12/2021.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 14 - COVID-19 [Terminates July 1, 2023; see T.C.A. 14-6-104] (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-6-105) › Chapter 4 - HEALTHCARE STANDARDS OF PRACTICE (§§ 14-4-101 — 14-4-105) › Section 14-4-103 - [Expired] Mature minor doctrine

A healthcare provider shall not provide a patient who is a minor with a COVID-19 vaccine without first obtaining written consent from the minor patient's parent or legal guardian.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 477, s 3, eff. 5/17/2023.
Added by 2021EX3 Tenn. Acts, ch. 6, s 1, eff. 11/12/2021.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 14 - COVID-19 [Terminates July 1, 2023; see T.C.A. 14-6-104] (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-6-105) › Chapter 4 - HEALTHCARE STANDARDS OF PRACTICE (§§ 14-4-101 — 14-4-105) › Section 14-4-104 - [Expired] Disciplinary process - Promulgation of rules - Exception

(a)
Notwithstanding title 63 or 68 to the contrary, any disciplinary process, or action taken pursuant to such process, that is implemented by a health-related board regarding the dispensing or prescribing of medication for COVID-19 must be promulgated as a rule pursuant to title 4, chapter 5.
(b)
(1)
Subsection (a) does not apply to the dispensing or prescribing of controlled substances. The exception created under this subdivision (b)(1) does not affect how the dispensing or prescribing of controlled substances is regulated under title 53 or 63.
(2)
As used in subdivision (b)(1), "controlled substances" means a drug, substance, or immediate precursor defined or listed in Schedules I through VI of the Tennessee Drug Control Act of 1989, compiled in title 39, chapter 17, part 4.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1073, s 2, eff. 5/25/2022.
Added by 2021EX3 Tenn. Acts, ch. 6, s 1, eff. 11/12/2021.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 14 - COVID-19 [Terminates July 1, 2023; see T.C.A. 14-6-104] (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-6-105) › Chapter 4 - HEALTHCARE STANDARDS OF PRACTICE (§§ 14-4-101 — 14-4-105) › Section 14-4-105 - [Expired] Immunity of physician providing statement that person should be exempted from mandatory COVID - 19 vaccination policy

A physician licensed under title 63, chapter 6 or 9, who provides a person with a signed statement that the person should be exempted from a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, specifies the recognized clinical reason for the exemption, and does so in the context of a physician-patient relationship as determined and governed by the rules of the relevant health-related board is:
(1)
Acting within the physician's authorized scope of practice;
(2)
Immune from civil liability for such action; and
(3)
Immune from disciplinary action by a health-related board for such action.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 644, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 14 - COVID-19 [Terminates July 1, 2023; see T.C.A. 14-6-104] (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-6-105) › Chapter 5 - LIABILITY (§§ 14-5-101 — 14-5-102) › Section 14-5-101 - [Expired] Claims arising from COVID - 19 - Standard of liability - Requirements - Limitations - Applicability

(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this title, there is no claim against a person for loss, damage, injury, or death arising from COVID-19, unless the claimant proves by clear and convincing evidence that the person proximately caused the loss, damage, injury, or death by an act or omission constituting gross negligence or willful misconduct.
(b)
(1)
In any claim alleging loss, damage, injury, or death arising from a COVID-19 infection, the claimant must file a verified complaint pleading specific facts with particularity from which a finder of fact could reasonably conclude that the alleged loss, damage, injury, or death was caused by the defendant's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
(2)
In any claim alleging loss, damage, injury, or death based on a COVID-19 infection, the claimant must also file a certificate of good faith stating that the claimant or claimant's counsel has consulted with a physician duly licensed to practice in this state or a contiguous state, and the physician has provided a signed written statement that the physician is competent to express an opinion on the contraction of COVID-19, and, upon information and belief, believes that the alleged loss, damage, injury, or death was caused by an alleged act or omission of the defendant or defendants.
(3)
The failure of a claimant to satisfy the requirements of subdivisions (b)(1) and (2), if required by subdivision (b)(2), makes the action subject to dismissal with prejudice upon motion of the defendant.
(c)
This chapter does not:
(1)
Create a cause of action;
(2)
Eliminate a required element of any existing cause of action;
(3)
Affect workers' compensation claims under the Workers' Compensation Law, compiled in title 50, chapter 6, including the exclusive application of such law; or
(4)
Amend, repeal, alter, or affect any immunity, defense, limitation of liability, or procedure available or required under law or contract.
(d)
Unless otherwise prohibited by the United States or Tennessee Constitution, this chapter applies to claims arising from COVID-19 except those for which, on or before August 3, 2020:
(1)
A complaint or civil warrant was filed;
(2)
Notice of a claim was given pursuant to §
9-8-402
; or
(3)
Notice was satisfied pursuant to §
29-26-121(a)(3)
or §
14-5-101(b)
.
(e)
As used in this section, "person" means an individual, healthcare provider, sole proprietorship, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, trust, religious organization, association, nonprofit organization described in 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code that is exempt from federal income taxation under 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code,
26 U.S.C. 501(a)
, or any other legal entity whether formed as a for-profit or not-for-profit entity.
Added by 2021EX3 Tenn. Acts, ch. 6, s 1, eff. 11/12/2021.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 14 - COVID-19 [Terminates July 1, 2023; see T.C.A. 14-6-104] (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-6-105) › Chapter 5 - LIABILITY (§§ 14-5-101 — 14-5-102) › Section 14-5-102 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 48, s 3, eff. 3/21/2023.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1117, s 1, eff. 6/1/2022.
Added by 2021EX3 Tenn. Acts, ch. 6, s 1, eff. 11/12/2021.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 14 - COVID-19 [Terminates July 1, 2023; see T.C.A. 14-6-104] (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-6-105) › Chapter 6 - MISCELLANEOUS (§§ 14-6-101 — 14-6-105) › Section 14-6-101 - [Expired] Anti - commandeering

(a)
Except funding for emergency rules already in effect and until the emergency rule expires, public funds of this state, or any political subdivision of this state, shall not be allocated for the implementation, regulation, or enforcement of any federal law, executive order, rule, or regulation that mandates the administration of a COVID-19 countermeasure.
(b)
Except for emergency rules already in effect and until the emergency rule expires, personnel or property of this state, or any governmental entity of this state, shall not be allocated for the implementation, regulation, or enforcement of any federal law, executive order, rule, or regulation that mandates the administration of a COVID-19 countermeasure.
(c)
As used in this section, "countermeasure" has the same meaning as "covered countermeasure" as that term is defined in the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act, codified at
42 U.S.C. § 247d-6d
.
Added by 2021EX3 Tenn. Acts, ch. 6, s 1, eff. 11/12/2021.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 14 - COVID-19 [Terminates July 1, 2023; see T.C.A. 14-6-104] (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-6-105) › Chapter 6 - MISCELLANEOUS (§§ 14-6-101 — 14-6-105) › Section 14-6-102 - [Expired] Exemption from chapter 2 or 6 by comptroller for certain entities - Notice - Renewal

(a)
A provision of chapter 2 or 6 of this title does not apply to a private business, governmental entity, school, or employer that submits notice in writing to the comptroller of the treasury that compliance with a provision chapter 2 or 6 of this title would result in a loss of federal funding, to the extent such an exemption is necessary to conform to federally awarded or amended contracts, subcontracts, or postsecondary grants as a condition to receipt of federal funds. The comptroller of the treasury shall create guidelines as to what information is required in the notice. The comptroller shall review a notice submitted by a private business, governmental entity, school, or employer and, if the comptroller finds that compliance would result in a loss of federal funding, then the comptroller shall notify the private business, governmental entity, school, or employer in writing of its exemption. Section
14-6-103
does not apply to a violation of chapter 2 of this title committed by a private business, governmental entity, school, or employer if compliance with the violated provision has been exempted by the comptroller.
(b)
After one (1) calendar year from the date on which the comptroller exempts the private business, governmental entity, school, or employer from a provision of chapter 2 or 6 of this title, the private business, governmental entity, school, or employer must submit notice in writing to the comptroller to have the exemption renewed for no more than one (1) additional one-year period. A private business, governmental entity, school, or employer shall notify the comptroller within fourteen (14) days if the conditions or justifications for the comptroller granting the exemption no longer exist.
Added by 2021EX3 Tenn. Acts, ch. 6, s 1, eff. 11/12/2021.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 14 - COVID-19 [Terminates July 1, 2023; see T.C.A. 14-6-104] (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-6-105) › Chapter 6 - MISCELLANEOUS (§§ 14-6-101 — 14-6-105) › Section 14-6-103 - [Expired] Remedies

A person injured as a result of a violation of chapter 2 of this title or §
14-4-103
is entitled to maintain a private right of action for injunctive relief and to recover compensatory damages and reasonable attorneys' fees against an alleged violator.
Added by 2021EX3 Tenn. Acts, ch. 6, s 1, eff. 11/12/2021.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 14 - COVID-19 [Terminates July 1, 2023; see T.C.A. 14-6-104] (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-6-105) › Chapter 6 - MISCELLANEOUS (§§ 14-6-101 — 14-6-105) › Section 14-6-104 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 48, s 2, eff. 3/21/2023.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 896, s 1, eff. 4/19/2022.
Added by 2021EX3 Tenn. Acts, ch. 6, s 1, eff. 11/12/2021.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 1 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-1-105) › Section 15-1-101 - Legal holidays

January 1; the third Monday in January, "Martin Luther King, Jr. Day"; the third Monday in February, known as "Washington Day"; the last Monday in May, known as "Memorial" or "Decoration Day"; June 19, known as "Juneteenth"; July 4; the first Monday in September, known as "Labor Day"; the second Monday in October, known as "Columbus Day"; November 11, known as "Veterans' Day"; the fourth Thursday in November, known as "Thanksgiving Day"; December 25; and Good Friday; and when any one (1) of these days falls on Sunday, then the following Monday shall be substituted; and when any of these days falls on Saturday, then the preceding Friday shall be substituted; also, all days appointed by the governor or by the president of the United States as days of fasting or thanksgiving, and all days set apart by law for holding county, state, or national elections, throughout this state, are made legal holidays, and the period from twelve o'clock (12:00) noon to twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight of each Saturday which is not a holiday is made a half-holiday, on which holidays and half-holidays all public offices of this state may be closed and business of every character, at the option of the parties in interest of the same, may be suspended.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 337, s 1, eff. 5/5/2023.
Acts 1889, ch. 63, § 1; 1891, ch. 48, § 1; 1899, ch. 94, § 85; 1899, ch. 156, § 1; 1899, ch. 162, § 1; 1903, ch. 136, § 1; Shan., § 3515; Acts 1917, ch. 86, § 1; 1919, ch. 28, § 1; 1919, ch. 34, § 1; 1921, ch. 73, § 1; mod. Code 1932, § 7520; Acts 1937, ch. 164, § 1; 1937, ch. 169, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, §7520 (Williams, §§7520, 7520.3); impl. am. Acts 1953, ch. 91; impl. am. Act of Congress, 6/1/1954, ch. 250; Acts 1969, ch. 166, § 1; 1973, ch. 23, § 1; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 55-101; Acts 1984, ch. 979, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 1 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-1-105) › Section 15-1-102 - Friday holidays - Optional suspension of Saturday business

Whenever January 1, July 4 or December 25 falls on Friday, then any corporation, firm or individual shall, on the succeeding Saturday, have the privilege and option to suspend business activities completely or partially and shall not incur any liability for failure to exercise on such a Saturday all of the lawful functions authorized by law; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to compel any corporation, firm or individual to suspend lawful business functions on such a Saturday, as it is optional whether this right is exercised.
Acts 1943, ch. 15, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7521.1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 55-103.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 1 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-1-105) › Section 15-1-103 - Banks - Optional Saturday business

Nothing in any law shall in any manner affect the validity of, or render void or voidable, the payment, certification, or acceptance of a check or other negotiable instrument or any other transaction by a bank in this state, because done or performed on any legal holiday or on any Saturday between twelve o'clock (12:00) noon and twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight; provided, that such payment, certification, acceptance, or other transaction would be valid if done or performed on any business day other than a legal holiday, or if done or performed before twelve o'clock (12:00) noon on such Saturday. Nothing herein shall be construed to compel any bank, which by law or custom is entitled to close on a legal holiday, or is entitled to close at twelve o'clock (12:00) noon on any Saturday, to keep open for the transaction of business or to perform any of these acts or transactions on any legal holiday or on any Saturday after twelve o'clock (12:00) noon, except at its own option.
Acts 1919, ch. 18, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 3515a; 1; mod. Code 1932, § 7521; Acts 1939, ch. 86, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7521; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 55-102.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 1 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-1-105) › Section 15-1-104 - Banks - Optional suspension of Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday morning business

Every corporation, firm or individual doing a banking business in this state has the privilege and option to suspend business activities completely or partially on Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday mornings of each week and shall not incur any liability for failure then to exercise all of the lawful functions authorized by law; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to compel any corporation, firm or individual doing a banking business in this state to suspend lawful functions on Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday mornings of each week.
Acts 1949, ch. 187, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7521.2; Acts 1953, ch. 175, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 55-104.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 1 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-1-105) › Section 15-1-105 - Veterans' Day as holiday for veteran employees

(a)
As used in this section:
(1)
"Employee" means a natural person who performs services for an employer for valuable consideration, and does not include a self-employed independent contractor;
(2)
"Employer" means a person or entity that employs one (1) or more employees, and includes the state and its political subdivisions; and
(3)
"Veteran" means a former member of the armed forces of the United States, or a former or current member of a reserve or Tennessee national guard unit who was called into active military service of the United States, as defined in §
58-1-102
.
(b)
An employer shall allow the employer's veteran employees to have the entirety of November 11, Veterans' Day, as a non-paid holiday if:
(1)
The veteran employee provides the employer with at least one-month's written notice of the veteran employee's intent to have the entirety of that day as a non-paid holiday;
(2)
The veteran employee provides the employer with proof of veteran status, which may include, but is not limited to, a DD Form 214 or other comparable certificate of discharge from the armed forces; and
(3)
The veteran employee's absence, either alone or in combination with other veteran employee's absences, on that day will not impact public health or safety, or cause the employer significant economic or operational disruption as determined by the employer in the employer's sole discretion.
(c)
This section does not prohibit an employer from allowing the employer's veteran employees to have the entirety of Veterans' Day as a paid holiday.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 854, s 1, eff. 4/20/2022.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] (§ 15-2-NEW) › 1

June 6 of each year is to be observed as "D-Day Remembrance Day in Tennessee", to honor and remember the brave men and women who fought valiantly and worked tirelessly to achieve the greatest amphibious invasion in history, which led to the liberation of Europe from tyranny. This is not a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 601,s 1, eff. 3/27/2024.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] (§ 15-2-NEW) › 2

October 9 of each year is observed as "PANDAS Awareness Day," to increase public awareness of the serious illnesses PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) and PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome).
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 777,s 1, eff. 4/23/2024.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] (§ 15-2-NEW) › 3

The calendar week that includes October 28 is observed as the Reverend Kelly Miller Smith, Sr. Week of Service. Residents of this state are encouraged to perform works of community service during the week.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 842,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-101 - Additional special observance days

Each year the following days are days of special observance: January 19, "Robert E. Lee Day"; February 12, "Abraham Lincoln Day"; March 15, "Andrew Jackson Day"; June 3, "Memorial Day" or "Confederate Decoration Day"; July 13, "Nathan Bedford Forrest Day"; and November 11, "Veterans' Day." The people of this state are invited to observe the days in schools, churches, and other suitable places with appropriate ceremonies expressive of the public sentiment befitting the anniversary of such dates.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 1, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 1931, ch. 2, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 7520.1; Acts 1953, ch. 91, § 1; impl. am. Act of Congress, 6/1/1954, ch. 250; Acts 1969, ch. 166, § 3; 1973, ch. 23, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 55-204.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-102 - Mothers' Day

The second Sunday of May of each year is to be especially observed as "Mothers' Day."
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 2, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 1919, ch. 16, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 2708a19; mod. Code 1932, §108; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 55-201.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-103 - Statehood Day

June 1 of each year is declared an historical day to commemorate the admission of the state into the Union, such day to be known as "Statehood Day"; provided, that this day is not a legal holiday.
Acts 1929, ch. 13, § 1; mod. Code 1932, § 109; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 55-202.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-104 - Family Day

The last Sunday in August of each year is to be especially observed as "Family Day," to bring attention and honor to the importance of the family as the basis of our state and nation.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 4, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 1990, ch. 665, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-105 - Franklin D. Roosevelt Day

January 30 of each year is to be observed as "Franklin D. Roosevelt Day," to honor and recognize President Roosevelt as the father of the civilian conservation corps. Such day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 4, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 1992, ch. 1001, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-106 - American Indian Day

(a)
The fourth Monday in September of each year is to be especially observed in Tennessee as "American Indian Day," and that on this day schools, clubs, and civic and religious organizations are encouraged to recognize the contributions of American Indians with suitable ceremony and fellowship designed to promote greater understanding and brotherhood between American Indians and the non-Indian people of this state.
(b)
The people of this state are invited and urged to observe American Indian Day with suitable ceremony and fellowship.
(c)
The department of education shall provide, within the limits of funds available for such purpose, information available to all people of this state regarding American Indian Day.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 3, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 1994, ch. 606, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-107 - Tennessee P.O.W. - M.I.A. Recognition Week

The week beginning the third Friday of September and extending through the following Thursday of each year shall be designated as "Tennessee P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Week" in recognition of the sacrifices of the citizens who were captured by the enemy or are missing in action.
Acts 1994, ch. 713, § 2; 2000, ch. 673, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-108 - Scottish, Scots - Irish Heritage Day

June 24 of each year is to be observed as "Scottish, Scots-Irish Heritage Day," to honor and recognize the contributions people of Scottish and Scots-Irish heritage made to the founding and development of Tennessee. Such day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 4, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 1995, ch. 233, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-109 - Workers' Memorial Day

April 28 of each year is to be observed as "Workers' Memorial Day," to honor and recognize workers killed and injured on the job. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 4, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2000, ch. 689, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-110 - John Sevier Day

June 23 of each year shall be observed as "John Sevier Day," to honor and recognize John Sevier for his important role in Tennessee attaining statehood and his meritorious service as the state's first governor. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 4, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2001, ch. 49, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-111 - Harriet Tubman Day

March 10 of each year shall be observed as "Harriet Tubman Day," to honor and recognize Harriet Tubman for her important role in the history of Tennessee and the United States as an abolitionist and champion of equal rights for all people. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 4, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2007 , ch. 2, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-112 - Bluegrass Day

The fourth Saturday in May of each year shall be observed as "Bluegrass Day," to honor and recognize bluegrass music, its great beauty and artistry, and its prominent place in Tennessee's proud heritage and present day economy. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2007 , ch. 12, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-113 - Emancipation Day

August 8 of each year shall be observed as "Emancipation Day," to honor and recognize the celebration of the action of Andrew Johnson in freeing Andrew Johnson's personal slaves on August 8, 1863, and the significance of emancipation in the history of Tennessee. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2007 , ch. 15, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-114 - Patriots' Day

April 19 of each year shall be observed as "Patriots' Day," to honor and recognize the opening events of the War of the Revolution and the struggle through which the nation passed in its early days. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2008 , ch. 609, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-115 - Wilma Rudolph Day

June 23 of each year shall be observed as "Wilma Rudolph Day," to honor and recognize the late Wilma Rudolph for her inspirational example in overcoming childhood disability to excel as an athlete, her numerous athletic accomplishments, including winning three gold medals at the 1960 Olympics, her courage in combating segregation, and her humanitarian work as a United States goodwill ambassador. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2008 , ch. 610, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-116 - Vietnam Veterans Day

March 29 of each year shall be observed as "Vietnam Veterans Day," to honor and recognize the veterans who served during the Vietnam War. State agencies, interested organizations and groups and individuals are encouraged to fly the United States flag accompanied by the MIA/POW flag on this day. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2008 , ch. 613, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-117 - Towing and Recovery Week

The week that includes the third Saturday in September shall be observed as "Towing and Recovery Week" in this state, to honor the thousands of operators, manufacturers, suppliers, and other dedicated men and women who serve our state's motoring public with courtesy and courage while promoting safety on our roads and highways. This week shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2008 , ch. 679, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-118 - Tennessee and United States Constitutions Day

September 17 of each year shall be observed as "Tennessee and United States Constitutions Day," to honor and commemorate the creation and signing of the supreme laws of our state and land on June 1, 1796, and September 17, 1787. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2008 , ch. 702, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-119 - Firefighters' Memorial Day

October 9 of each year shall be observed as "Firefighters' Memorial Day," to honor and recognize firefighters in this state for their courageous and dedicated service. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2008 , ch. 845, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-120 - Gold Star Mother's Day

The last Sunday in September of each year shall be observed as "Gold Star Mother's Day," to honor Tennessee's Gold Star Mothers for their courage, resolve and strength in the face of great personal loss. State agencies, interested organizations and groups and individuals are encouraged to fly the United States flag on this day as a public expression of our state's sympathy and respect for our Gold Star Mothers. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2009 , ch. 93, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-121 - Volunteer Firefighters Week - Rescue Squad Week

(a)
The first full week in March of each year shall be observed as "Volunteer Firefighters Week," to honor and recognize volunteer firefighters in this state for their courageous and dedicated service. This week shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
(b)
The third full week in May of each year shall also be observed as "Rescue Squad Week," to honor and recognize rescue squad personnel in this state for their tireless and invaluable service. Such week shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2011 , ch. 38, § 1; 2012 , ch. 855, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-122 - Tennessee National Guard Day

March 3 of each year shall be observed as "Tennessee National Guard Day," to honor and recognize Tennessee national guard personnel for their service and sacrifices in defense of our nation and for responding to domestic missions within the borders of our state. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 4, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2012 , ch. 574, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-123 - Lymphedema Awareness Week

The third week of June each year shall be observed as "Lymphedema Awareness Week," to encourage all medical facilities in the state to dedicate more time, energy, and funding to the diagnosing and treatment of the disease. This week shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 22, s 1, eff. 3/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-124 - Transverse Myelitis Awareness Day

June 6 of each year shall be observed as "Transverse Myelitis Awareness Day," to raise public awareness about this debilitating neurological spinal cord disorder. This day shall not be a legal holiday, as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2014 , ch. 598, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-125 - Police Memorial Day

May 11 of each year shall be observed as "Police Memorial Day," to honor and recognize law enforcement officers in this state for their dedication and selfless service. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 49, s 1, eff. 3/27/2015.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-126 - Agriculture Literacy Week

The week that includes the third Thursday in November each year shall be designated "Agriculture Literacy Week" in Tennessee, to promote agricultural literacy and the need to educate students about the importance of agriculture to our state and our nation. This week shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 75, s 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-127 - Tennessee Missing Children's Day

March 4 of each year shall be observed as "Tennessee Missing Children's Day," to raise public awareness about child abduction and sexual exploitation and to promote public education efforts as to appropriate protective measures, and ways to respond and seek help from law enforcement, social services, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This day shall not be a legal holiday, as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 6, s 1, eff. 3/15/2017.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-128 - Tennessee Rural Mayor's Day

The first Monday of October of each year shall be observed as "Tennessee Rural Mayor's Day," to honor and recognize mayors of small cities in this state for their tireless work and dedicated service to their respective communities. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 4, eff. 6/22/2020.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 176, s 1, eff. 4/24/2017.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-129 - Tennessee Songwriters Week

The last full week of February each year must be observed as "Tennessee Songwriters Week," to promote Tennessee's musical heritage by recognizing the contributions of past and present songwriters to this state.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2018 , ch. 578, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-130 - Febb Burn Day

August 18 of each year shall be observed as "Febb Burn Day," to honor Febb Burn's role in the enfranchisement of women. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 4, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2018 , ch. 589, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-131 - Financial Literacy Month

The month of April is observed as "Financial Literacy Month" in Tennessee, to promote financial literacy and the need to educate Tennesseans about the importance of personal financial health to Tennessee's future prosperity.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 307, s 2, eff. 4/28/2023.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 37, s 1, eff. 3/22/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-132 - Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day

December 1 of each year is to be observed as "Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day" to honor and recognize Mrs. Rosa L. Parks for her important role in the civil rights movement in the United States. This day is not a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 122, s 1, eff. 4/9/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-133 - Post - Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day

June 27 of each year is to be observed as "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day," to promote awareness of persons suffering from post-traumatic stress injury.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707, s 5, eff. 6/22/2020.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 137, s 1, eff. 4/9/2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-134 - Women's Suffrage Day

August 18 of each year is to be observed as "Women's Suffrage Day."
Acts 2020, ch. 709, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-135 - Women's Veterans Day

June 12 of each year is to be observed as "Women's Veterans Day," to honor the efforts of our distinguished female veterans and pay tribute to their character and courage in answering the call of action with pride and conviction.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 35,s 1, eff. 3/23/2021.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-136 - Barber, Beauty, and Health Month

The month of April is observed as "Barber, Beauty, and Health Month" in this state to recognize the contributions of Tennesseans to the health and beauty industry, to honor those persons who work in the health and beauty industry, to recognize those persons who work to help this state become the best in the nation for natural hair care and cosmetology, and to remind Tennesseans of the importance of maintaining proper health and wellness.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 68,s 1, eff. 3/29/2021.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-137 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 337,s 2, eff. 5/5/2023.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 89, s 1, eff. 4/7/2021.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-138 - African - American Music Appreciation Month

The month of June is observed annually as "African-American Music Appreciation Month" in this state.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 95, s 1, eff. 4/7/2021.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-139 - Tennessee Manufacturing Day

The first Friday in October of each year is designated as "Tennessee Manufacturing Day," to promote manufacturing and highlight the benefits of manufacturing to our state and nation. This day is not a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 132, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-140 - Star - Spangled Banner Day

September 14 of each year is observed as "Star-Spangled Banner Day," to join with our fellow citizens in celebration of this patriotic occasion across this state.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 167, s 1, eff. 4/20/2021.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-141 - Economic Education Month

The month of October is observed annually as "Economic Education Month" in this state.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 624,s 1, eff. 3/1/2022.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-142 - Brain Aneurysm Month

The month of September is observed annually as "Brain Aneurysm Month" in this state.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 653,s 1, eff. 3/15/2022.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-143 - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Day

November 8 of each year is to be observed as "Historically Black Colleges and Universities Day." This day is not a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 750, s 1, eff. 3/24/2022.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-144 - Alexander Disease Day

April 7 of each year is to be observed as "Alexander Disease Day," to raise public awareness of the rare autosomal dominant leukodystrophy, a neurological condition caused by anomalies in the myelin that protect nerve fibers in the brain. This day is not a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 768, s 1, eff. 4/7/2022.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-145 - Ida B. Wells Day

July 16 of each year is to be observed as "Ida B. Wells Day." This day is not a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 924, s 1, eff. 4/27/2022.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-146 - Silver Alert Awareness Month

The month of May is observed annually as "Silver Alert Awareness Month" in this state.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 36, s 1, eff. 3/14/2023.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 15 - HOLIDAYS (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-2-147) › Chapter 2 - DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE (§§ 15-2-NEW — 15-2-147) › Section 15-2-147 - Tennessee Lineworker Appreciation Day

The second Monday in April of each year is designated as "Tennessee Lineworker Appreciation Day," to honor and recognize lineworkers for their estimable work in providing for the safety and well-being of this state's citizens. This day is not a legal holiday as defined in §
15-1-101
.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 47, s 1, eff. 3/14/2023.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 16 - COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-22-114) › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-1-120) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-1-120) › Section 16-1-101 - Vesting of judicial power

The judicial power of the state is vested in judges of the courts of general sessions, recorders of certain towns and cities, circuit courts, criminal courts, common law and chancery courts, chancery courts, courts of appeals, and the supreme court, and other courts created by law.
Code 1858, §§ 4094, 4095 (deriv. Const. 1834, art. 6, § 1); Shan., § 5907; mod. Code 1932, § 10107; modified; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 16-101.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 16 - COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-22-114) › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-1-120) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-1-120) › Section 16-1-102 - Powers of court

Every court has the power to:
(1)
Enforce order in its immediate presence, or as near thereto as is necessary to prevent interruption, disturbance, or hindrance to its proceedings;
(2)
Enforce order before a person or body acting under its authority;
(3)
Compel obedience to its judgments, orders, and process, and to the order of a judge out of court, in an action or proceeding in court;
(4)
Control, in furtherance of justice, the conduct of its officers, and all other persons connected with a judicial proceeding before it, in every matter pertaining to the proceeding;
(5)
Administer oaths whenever it may be necessary in the exercise of its powers and duties; and
(6)
Control its process and orders.
Code 1858, § 4099; Shan., § 5911; mod. Code 1932, § 10110; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 16-102.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 16 - COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-22-114) › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-1-120) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-1-120) › Section 16-1-103 - Contempt

For the effectual exercise of its powers, every court is vested with the power to punish for contempt, as provided for in this code.
Code 1858, § 4100; Shan., § 5912; Code 1932, § 10111; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 16-103.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 16 - COURTS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-22-114) › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-1-120) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 16-1-101 — 16-1-120) › Section 16-1-104 - Conflicts in use of courtroom

In case of conflict among the courts, the use of the courtroom may be regulated by consent, in which case the court yielding the room may hold its session in any other room within the limits of the county seat. If no agreement is made, the circuit court shall be preferred to the chancery court. If excluded from the courtroom on Monday, the circuit court shall try no jury causes on that day, except by consent of parties.
Code 1858, § 4097 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 18, § 12); Shan., § 5909; Code 1932, § 10109; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 16-104.