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SJR 615

Memorials, Sports - Nashville SC, 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Champions -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jeff Yarbro

Nashville SC is formally recognized by Tennessee for winning the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and qualifying for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 615

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 615 (SJR 615) – Tennessee, 114th Session

Title

Memorials, Sports - Nashville SC, 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Champions

Main purpose

To honor and congratulate Nashville SC for winning the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, recognizing the team as the first professional sports team in Tennessee to win a national championship, and to note the team’s qualification for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Key provisions and changes

  • A formal proclamation praising Nashville SC for capturing the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup championship.
  • Acknowledgement of the team’s achievement as a historic milestone for the city of Nashville and the state of Tennessee.
  • Note of Nashville SC’s path to the championship, including the final match result (defeating Austin FC 2-1 on October 1, 2025) and notable players (e.g., Hany Mukhtar, Sam Surridge) contributing to the victory.
  • Statement that Nashville SC, as champions, has qualified to compete in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.
  • Recognition of Nashville SC’s leadership and coaching: Head Coach B.J. Callaghan, highlighting his prior success with the U.S. Men’s National Team.
  • Acknowledgement of the roster and staff involved in the championship run.
  • Final housekeeping: directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with minor formatting adjustments described in the closing clause.

Who/what is affected

  • Nashville SC (the professional soccer club)
  • The state of Tennessee and the city of Nashville, through formal ceremonial recognition
  • The broader public—constituents who may reflect on state pride in national-level sports achievement

Procedural and timeline details

  • Legislative path: The resolution passed both chambers and moved toward final signatures in early February 2026.
  • Action history highlights:
    • Introduced and progressed through first and second readings in January 2026.
    • Passed Senate with concurrence and placed on House calendar in February 2026.
    • Final approvals: Enrolled, transmitted to the Governor, and signed into law on February 11–12, 2026.
    • Governor’s signature completed on February 12, 2026.
  • Effective date: The resolution becomes official upon the Governor’s signature, serving as a ceremonial acknowledgement rather than imposing new legal requirements.

Remarks

  • SJR 615 is a non-binding memorial resolution, designed to publicly honor and celebrate Nashville SC’s national championship and its significance to Tennessee sports history.
  • The document highlights the team’s journey, key players, and leadership, and notes the future competitive opportunity in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.

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

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