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SJR 873

Memorials, Recognition - Beene Farms, Tennessee Century Farm -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Page Walley

Tennessee legislature unanimously honors Beene Farms' century-long family operation through ceremonial resolution with no legal or budgetary implications.

Adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0
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Bill Summary · SJR 873

Legislative bill overview

SJR 873 is a memorial resolution that recognizes Beene Farms in Tennessee as a Century Farm—a designation for farms that have been continuously operated by the same family for at least 100 years. The resolution honors the farm's agricultural heritage and the family's sustained commitment to farming in Tennessee.

Why is this important

Century Farm designations celebrate agricultural history and family enterprise longevity, which can boost local recognition and potentially support rural heritage tourism or agricultural preservation efforts. The resolution passed unanimously (31-0), indicating broad legislative support for recognizing this agricultural milestone.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited practical impact: Memorial resolutions are ceremonial and carry no binding legal authority or funding, making this primarily symbolic recognition rather than substantive policy action
  • Selective recognition: Only certain farms receive these designations, which may raise questions about criteria and fairness in honoring similar agricultural legacies statewide
  • Legislative time allocation: Some policymakers question whether legislatures should allocate time to ceremonial measures versus pressing policy issues

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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