Memorials, Professional Achievement - Shawn and Christy Hackinson, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Business People of the Year -

114th First Extraordinary Session (January 2025)

Recognizes and honors Shawn and Christy Hackinson for leading successful local businesses in Rutherford County, highlighting their contributions to Tennessee’s economy.

Signed by Governor.

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Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 6002 (SJR 6002)

Overview

Bill: SJR 6002 (Senate Joint Resolution)

Title: Memorials, Professional Achievement — Shawn and Christy Hackinson, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Business People of the Year

Status: Signed by the Governor (signed on February 10, 2025)

Introduced: January 27, 2025

Classification: Joint Resolution

Subject: Memorials, Professional Achievement

Purpose and Intent

The resolution recognizes and commends Shawn and Christy Hackinson for being named the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Business People of the Year.

It honors their contributions to Rutherford County’s economy and the broader economic vitality of Tennessee through their entrepreneurship and community involvement.

The resolution expresses best wishes for their continued success and includes notice that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.

Key Provisions and Details

Recognition of the Hackinsons’ professional achievements, including:

Shawn Hackinson’s 30+ years of experience in the food-service industry, with roles across corporate and local restaurant settings.
Christy Hackinson’s background in television production and project management, contributing to their joint business ventures.
The formation of Alley on Main in Murfreesboro, a restaurant that expanded into catering services (serving more than 70 weddings and over 250 events annually).
The opening of a second venture, One of Nineteen Cocktails and Raw Bar in Murfreesboro, focusing on craft cocktails and small plates.
Their twenty-year marriage and their family, including three sons: Gray, Parker, and Huck.

Ceremonial language typical of memorial resolutions:

A statement that the General Assembly recognizes and commends the Hackinsons and extends best wishes for continued success.
An instruction that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with the final clause formatted to omit House or Senate designation as needed for presentation.

Fiscal impact: As a memorial/recognition resolution, there is no appropriation or direct fiscal impact associated with the bill.

Procedural Timeline (selected actions)

2025-01-27: Introduced

2025-01-29: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar; passed on second consideration

2025-01-30: Engrossed; adopted (Ayes 32, Nays 0); transmitted to House

2025-02-04: Enrolled and ready for signatures; signed by House Speaker and Senate Speaker

2025-02-05: Transmitted to Governor for action

2025-02-10: Signed by Governor

Affected Parties and Impacts

Primary: Shawn and Christy Hackinson; Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce; broader Rutherford County community.

Secondary: The state of Tennessee, through formal recognition of local business leadership contributing to the state's economy.

Overall effect: Ceremonial acknowledgment of notable local business leadership; no policy changes or funding changes implied.

Notes

The bill functions as a formal, ceremonial tribute rather than a policy measure, whose primary purpose is to publicly recognize and honor local business leaders and their contributions.