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SJR 1100

Memorials, Recognition - J. I. Baldwin and Son Barbecue, 100th anniversary -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kerry Roberts

SJR 1100 ceremonially honors J. I. Baldwin and Son Barbecue’s 100th anniversary, commending its contribution to Tennessee’s barbecue tradition and wishing continued success.

Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
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Bill Summary · SJR 1100

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 1100 (SJR 1100), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Purpose

  • To honor and celebrate the 100th anniversary of J. I. Baldwin and Son Barbecue, located in Springfield, Tennessee.
  • Recognizes the restaurant’s long-standing presence and contributions to Tennessee’s barbecue culture.

Key Provisions

  • Declares the Tennessee Senate and House’s respect and celebration of J. I. Baldwin and Son Barbecue’s 100-year milestone, dating back to its founding in 1926.
  • Extends best wishes for continued success to the restaurant’s owners and employees as it enters its second century of operation.
  • Provides for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation, with a standard conclusion that the language after the State seal appears without House or Senate designation on the copy requested.

Who/What is Affected

  • J. I. Baldwin and Son Barbecue (Springfield, Tennessee) – the subject of the resolution.
  • The restaurant’s owners, employees, customers, and supporters may be noted beneficiaries of public acknowledgment.
  • State legislators (Senate and House) as the bodies issuing the recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsor: Senator Roberts; Co-sponsor: Senator Kerry Roberts.
  • Status progression:
    • Introduced and passed first consideration (April 8–9, 2026).
    • Passed second consideration (April 13, 2026) and referred to Senate Calendar Committee.
    • Placed on Senate Consent Calendar (April 13, 2026) and subsequently placed on the House consent calendar (April 15–16, 2026).
    • Adopted on the House/Senate consent calendar; engrossed and ready for transmission to the House (April 15, 2026).
    • Final adoption on the Senate consent calendar (April 15, 2026) with a concurrence in the resolution.
  • The bill is a memorial resolution, not a law, and does not impose regulatory or financial obligations; it is an official recognition and ceremonial acknowledgment.

Notes

  • The resolution is celebratory and ceremonial in nature, focusing on recognizing a historic local business milestone rather than establishing new policy or funding.
  • The bill text includes a standard clause for producing an appropriately worded copy of the resolution for presentation, omitting extraneous legislative identifiers on the final commemorative copy.

Bottom Line

SJR 1100 acknowledges the 100th anniversary of J. I. Baldwin and Son Barbecue in Springfield, Tennessee, commending its enduring contribution to the community and the state’s barbecue tradition, and extending best wishes for continued success. The measure is a ceremonial proclamation jointly moving through the Tennessee General Assembly in April 2026.

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

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