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SB 2578

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 Bobby Harshbarger

Tennessee designates its fire academy's residential burn building as the "Charles J. Lewis Residential Burn Building" to honor his fire services contributions.

Pub. Ch. 678
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Bill Summary · SB 2578

Legislative bill overview

SB 2578 designates the residential burn building at the Tennessee Fire Services and Codes Enforcement Academy as the "Charles 'Charlie' J. Lewis Residential Building." The bill passed the Tennessee Senate unanimously on March 16, 2026, with 32 votes in favor and none opposed.

Why is this important

Naming buildings after individuals is a form of public recognition that honors contributions to specific fields or communities. In this case, the designation recognizes Charles J. Lewis's work in fire services and codes enforcement—a profession critical to public safety. Such memorials are typically uncontroversial but reflect institutional values and historical record-keeping.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available information: Without details on Charles J. Lewis's specific accomplishments or tenure, citizens cannot independently verify whether the honor is appropriate or if other candidates deserved consideration
  • Naming authority process: No information provided about whether a formal selection process was followed or if this was solely a legislative decision
  • Memorial standardization: Questions about whether the academy has established clear criteria for naming facilities and whether this sets precedent for future designations

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

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