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HB 2116

Naming and Designating - As enacted, designates the residential burn building located on the campus of the Tennessee fire services and codes enforcement academy as the "Charles 'Charlie' J. Lewis Residential Burn Building." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 24 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by John Crawford

Tennessee bill designates a residential burn building at the fire academy as the "Charles 'Charlie' J. Lewis Residential Burn Building" to honor the individual's contributions to fire services.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 678
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Bill Summary · HB 2116

Legislative bill overview

HB 2116 designates a residential burn building on the Tennessee Fire Services and Codes Enforcement Academy campus as the "Charles 'Charlie' J. Lewis Residential Burn Building." The bill amends Tennessee Code sections related to state buildings and property designations.

Why is this important

Naming buildings after individuals serves to honor their contributions and legacy, particularly in professional training facilities. For fire services personnel, this designation recognizes Charlie J. Lewis's significance within the firefighting or fire safety community in Tennessee.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: The bill provides no biographical details about Charles 'Charlie' J. Lewis or his specific accomplishments, making it difficult for legislators and the public to understand why this particular individual merits this honor
  • Procedural precedent: If passed, it establishes a naming standard that could lead to numerous similar designation requests, potentially affecting administrative resources
  • Stakeholder input: No documented testimony or input from the fire services academy, fire safety community, or Lewis family is included in available materials, raising questions about consensus-building

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

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