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Memorials, Recognition - Franklin County Garden Club, National Garden Week -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Iris Rudder

The bill ceremonially honors the Franklin County Garden Club for its community gardening, education, and the Plant America award, during National Garden Week.

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Bill Summary · HR 207

Summary of House Resolution 207 (TN, 114th General Assembly)

Title

Memorials, Recognition – Franklin County Garden Club, National Garden Week

Purpose and Intent

  • To honor the Franklin County Garden Club for its contributions to the community and to recognize National Garden Week (June 7–13, 2026).
  • The resolution highlights the club’s long-standing engagement with gardening, environmental stewardship, and educational outreach.

Key Provisions and Provisions Details

  • Official Recognition: The Tennessee House of Representatives expresses commendation for the Franklin County Garden Club during National Garden Week.
  • Date Range: Identifies National Garden Week for 2026 as June 7–13.
  • Historical and Project Highlights:
    • The Franklin County Garden Club was established by Elizabeth Drake of EB Drake Nursery in 1929.
    • Notable project: Carrick Academy Bell restoration in partnership with Clark Memorial Elementary School, the Rotary Club, a local paint company, and a restoration company.
    • Scope of the Carrick Academy Bell project included landscaping improvements (trimming bushes, landscape fabric replacement), updating school signage lighting, installing a new flag, and planting a flower bed.
    • Outcome: The project won the National Garden Club Plant America contest, illustrating the club’s impact and community partnership.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary: Franklin County Garden Club (and its members) in Franklin County, Tennessee.
  • Community Impact: Local schools (Clark Memorial Elementary School) and community organizations involved in gardening, restoration, and beautification efforts.
  • Broader Context: National Garden Week awareness and acknowledgment of garden clubs’ roles in environmental stewardship, education, and healthy lifestyles.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative Status: Filed for introduction on April 20, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor is Rep. Rudder, with a co-sponsor listed as Rep. Iris Rudder.
  • Effect: The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment and does not create new laws or fiscal obligations.
  • Presentation: A formal copy of the resolution would be prepared for presentation.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Symbolic and ceremonial value, recognizing civic engagement, volunteerism, and the benefits of gardening to health, education, and local ecology.
  • May bolster visibility and pride for the Franklin County Garden Club and potentially encourage similar community beautification efforts.
  • No direct funding, regulatory changes, or operational mandates are included in the text of this resolution.

Note

  • The material emphasizes the club’s historical significance, collaborative community projects, and the Plant America award as evidence of the club’s achievements.

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

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