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HJR 629

Memorials, Recognition - The Harding Art Show, 50th anniversary -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Caleb Hemmer

Recognizes and commemorates The Harding Art Show’s 50th anniversary, praising its cultural impact and free community programs in Tennessee.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 629

Summary of House Joint Resolution 629 (HJR 629)

Overview

  • Bill: House Joint Resolution 629
  • Purpose: Memorialize and commend The Harding Art Show on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary.
  • Sponsor: Representative Hemmer
  • Status: Signed by the Governor (effective as a formal recognition of the event)
  • Classification: Joint resolution
  • Effective in Tennessee: Enacted as a ceremonial resolution recognizing a cultural event; no new fiscal obligations.

What the bill does

  • Recognizes The Harding Art Show, hosted annually by Harding Academy in Nashville, for five decades of operation (since 1975).
  • Commends the show for enriching Tennessee’s cultural landscape and supporting arts education.
  • Proclaims May 1–3, 2025, as the fiftieth anniversary celebration of The Harding Art Show.

Key provisions and details

  • The resolution states that The Harding Art Show is “one of the largest and most profitable fine art exhibitions in the southeastern United States.”
  • The 50th-anniversary event is described as featuring:
    • More than 75 artists from around the country, representing multiple styles and mediums.
    • Harding Academy’s largest fundraising event, attracting over 5,000 visitors during a three-day period.
    • Free admission for attendees, with programming including events for adults and a designated Family Day.
  • The show’s mission is cited as building community, sharing curated art, and supporting arts education at Harding Academy and in Nashville.
  • Laura McCarty is named as the featured artist for the fiftieth-anniversary show.
  • The resolution notes the event’s role in contributing to Tennessee’s cultural and educational landscape and asks for an official copy to be prepared and presented.

Timeline / Legislative history

  • Introduced: April 9, 2025
  • Sponsor added: April 17, 2025
  • House action: Adopted and transmitted to Senate; engrossed on April 14, 2025; sponsor added
  • Senate action: Concurred on April 23, 2025
  • Transmitted to Governor: April 24, 2025
  • Governor signed: April 29, 2025
  • Status reflects final gubernatorial signing, formalizing the recognition.

Who is affected

  • The Harding Art Show organizers and Harding Academy (recognition of their event and fundraising impact).
  • The broader Tennessee arts community and public, which gains formal acknowledgment of the show’s cultural and educational value.
  • The general public, which benefits from continued accessibility to free, community-oriented arts events.

Notable context

  • The bill is a ceremonial acknowledgment without new funding or mandatory actions; its primary effect is to record Parliament’s appreciation for the fiftieth anniversary of The Harding Art Show.

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

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