ON MARCH 23, 2023, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #2 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 144, AS AMENDED.
AMENDMENT #2 rewrites this bill and provides for the naming of certain roads and bridges in honor of certain specified persons, as follows:
(1) The left bridge on State Route 37/U.S. Highway 19E spanning the Doe River in Carter County, the "SGT Michael P. Oliver Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of Michael P. Oliver, Sergeant, United States Army, who made the ultimate sacrifice on January 8, 1968, when was killed during a combat action in Vietnam. This amendment also removes the designation of Lee Ford bridge on State Route 130 in Franklin County, as the "SGT Michael P. Oliver Memorial Bridge";
(2) The bridge spanning the Barren Fork River on Shelbyville Road in Warren County, Tennessee, the "SP4 Donnie Ray McCormick Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of Light Weapon Infantry Specialist, Donnie Ray McCormick, who made the ultimate sacrifice on February 8, 1968, when he was killed in action in the Vietnam War;
(3) The northbound bridge on State Route 35 spanning Pistol Creek in the City of Alcoa, Blount County, Tennessee, the "SGT Oscar R. Proffitt Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of Oscar Rankin Proffitt, Sergeant, United States Army Air Corps, who made the ultimate sacrifice on November 7, 1944, when he was killed in action in Maribor, Yugoslavia;
(4) The bridge on State Route 20 / U.S. Highway 412 spanning Johnson Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee, the "Chief Kenny Fox Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of Kenny Fox, Fire Chief of the Decaturville Volunteer Fire Department and Chief of the Decaturville Police Department, who was killed while fighting a fire and saving the lives of fellow firefighters;
(5) A segment of State Route 15 / U.S. Highway 64 (East Main Street) in the City of Adamsville, Tennessee, the "Matthew Locke Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this exemplary public servant who previously served as an officer with the Adamsville Police Department and who, as a deputy sheriff with the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, made the ultimate sacrifice on September 25, 2021, when he was shot and killed in the line of duty;
(6) The bridge on State Route 106 / U.S. Highway 431 spanning the Little Harpeth River in the City of Brentwood, Williamson County, Tennessee, the "Maj. Samuel P. Logan, Jr. Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of Samuel Porter Logan, Jr., Major, United States Air Force, who made the ultimate sacrifice when he was shot down while piloting a B-29 Super Fortress over North Korea on September 9, 1950, and presumed dead by the Air Force on March 31, 1954;
(7) The bridge on State Route 335 spanning U.S. Highway 129 in Blount County, Tennessee, the "Sgt. Michael H. Ferschke, Jr. Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of Michael H. Ferschke, Jr., Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, who made the ultimate sacrifice during Operation Iraqi Freedom when he was killed on August 10, 2008, while supporting combat operations in Tikrit, Iraq;
(8) A segment of State Route 156 in Marion County, Tennessee, the "Det. Matthew W. Blansett Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this exemplary public servant who, as a detective with the Marion County Sheriff's Department, made the ultimate sacrifice on August 23, 2022, when he was killed in the line of duty in a helicopter accident;
(9) The southbound bridge on U.S. Highway 11E near Clear Springs Road and the Greene - Washington county line in Washington County, Tennessee, "In Memory of Arthur G. Hensley" in recognition of the life of valor and death in combat of Arthur G. Hensley, Specialist E-4, U.S. Army, who made the ultimate sacrifice on March 31, 1967, while courageously serving his country in the Vietnam War;
(10) The northbound bridge on U.S. Highway 11E near Clear Springs Road and the Greene - Washington county line in Washington County, Tennessee, is hereby designated "In Memory of Daryl C. Culver", in recognition of the life of valor and death in combat of Daryl C. Culver, U.S. Army, who made the ultimate sacrifice on August 7, 1968, while courageously serving his country in the Vietnam War;
(11) The bridge on State Route 10/U.S. Highway 231 spanning Hurricane Creek in the City of Shelbyville, Bedford County, the "PFC Forrest Wells Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of Forrest Wells, Private First Class, United States Army, who posthumously received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in active ground combat during World War II. This amendment removes the designation of the bridge on State Route 10/U.S. Highway 231 spanning Little Hurricane Creek in the City of Shelbyville, Bedford County, as the "PFC Forrest Wells Memorial Bridge";
(12) A segment of Old Nashville Highway within Rutherford County, the "Valor Memorial Highway" to honor Tennessee's most courageous citizens who have demonstrated valiant service to our nation and who have lost their lives in service to this country;
(13) A segment of Old Nashville Highway within Rutherford County, the "Gold Star Highway" to honor the families of the courageous men and women who have lost their lives in service to this country;
(14) The bridge on State Route 304 spanning Big Sewee Creek, in Meigs County, Tennessee, the "Gladys Cunningham Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of this dedicated educator and lifelong resident of Meigs County, who served as a teacher in Meigs County for forty-seven years;
(15) A segment of State Route 6 / U.S. Highway 43 in Maury County, Tennessee, the "Dee Edwin Waggy Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this courageous veteran whose life was tragically cut short on November 2, 2020, near this location while he was selflessly assisting another driver;
(16) A segment of Interstate 40 in Haywood County, Tennessee the "Bishop William H. Graves, Sr. Memorial Highway" to honor this incredibly well-respected community and national leader, dedicated public servant, and beloved resident of Haywood County;
(17) The entire segment of Interstate 65 located in Maury County the "Valor Memorial Highway" to honor all military service members, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders who have lost their lives in the line of duty;
(18) The bridge on State Route 50 spanning Green Lick Creek in Maury County, Tennessee, the "Jean Corley Harlan Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of Jean Corley Harlan, an esteemed resident of Maury County;
(19) The bridge on Hay Hollow Road spanning Leiper's Creek in Maury County, Tennessee, the "Larry and Sandra Warf Adkison Bridge" to honor these well-respected residents of Maury County;
(20) A segment of State Route 12 in Davidson County, Tennessee, the "Dollene Myles Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this lifelong educator who was a beloved and well-respected resident of Davidson County;
(21) The southbound bridge on State Route 35 spanning Pistol Creek in the City of Alcoa, Blount County, Tennessee, the "CPL James G. Dobson Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of James Dobson, Corporal, United States Army, P.O.W. in the Korean War;
(22) A segment of State Route 14 in the City of Memphis, Tennessee, "Veterans Boulevard" to honor the courageous men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States;
(23) A segment of State Route 294 in Overton County, Tennessee, the "Gene Noel Martin Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this well-respected member of the Allons community and veteran of World War II;
(24) A segment of U.S. Highway 41A in the City of Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, the "Valor Memorial Highway" to honor fallen heroes;
(25) The bridge on U.S. Highway 412 spanning the Big Swan Creek in Lewis County, renamed from the "William Fred Lynch Memorial Bridge" to the "PFC William Fred Lynch Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of William Fred Lynch, Private First Class, United States Army, who was a P.O.W. in World War II;
(26) A segment of U.S. Highway 412 / State Route 99 in Lewis County, the "Garland 'GY' Bennett Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this respected public servant;
(27) A segment of State Route 27 / U.S. Highway 27 in the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee, the "Kane Brown Highway" to honor Kane Brown, a Chattanooga-born native and one of country music's most accomplished singers;
(28) A segment of State Route 171 in Davidson County, Tennessee, the "Akilah DaSilva Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this well-respected young man whose life was tragically cut short when he was killed during a shooting in an Antioch Waffle House on April 22, 2018;
(29) A segment of Interstate 40 in Cocke County, Tennessee, the "Master Sergeant Charles L. McGaha Medal of Honor Highway" to honor the memory of Charles L. McGaha, Master Sergeant, United States Army, a highly-decorated veteran;
(30) The bridge on Interstate 40 spanning Dodson Chapel Road in Davidson County, Tennessee, the "Representative Ben West, Jr. Memorial Flyover Bridge" in honor of this dedicated public servant;
(31) The bridge on State Route 268 spanning Bushman Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee, the "Gary Don Pitts Bridge" to honor this well-respected resident of Rutherford County;
(32) A segment of U.S. Highway 64 / State Route 100 in Hardeman County, Tennessee, the "Ramsey 'Rambo' Fleet Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this loyal public servant;
(33) The overpass on State Route 155 at Two Rivers Parkway in Davidson County the "Colin Reed Bridge" in honor of this distinguished resident and influential businessman of Davidson County;
(34) A segment of U.S. Highway 27 in Morgan County, Tennessee, the "Anna Greene Jones Highway" to honor the memory of this hero of Morgan County;
(35) The bridge on State Route 1 spanning East Fork Stones River in Cannon County, Tennessee, which is currently designated the "Melton Memorial Bridge" is redesignated the "Melton Memorial Bridge - J. Barrett Melton, J. Barrett (Mose) Melton, Jr., and J. Barrett (Johnny) Melton, III", to honor the memories of these lawyers and Woodberrians;
(36) The bridge on State Route 53 spanning East Fork Stones River in Cannon County, the "J.W. Higgins Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of this beloved resident of Cannon County, Tennessee;
(37) The bridge on Bob Gray Road spanning State Route 162 in Knox County, Tennessee, the "1st Lt. Jackie Carroll Walker Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of Jackie Carroll Walker, First Lieutenant, United States Army, who made the ultimate sacrifice on November 20, 1969, when he died from combat wounds received in Vietnam. This amendment removes the current designation of the bridge spanning Little Turkey Creek in Knox County, Tennessee, the "1st Lt. Jackie Carroll Walker Memorial Bridge";
(38) The northbound bridge on State Route 10 / U.S. Highway 231 spanning Christmas Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee, the "Allen 'Buddy' Gambill, Jr. Bridge" to honor this veteran, volunteer firefighter, and community and business leader of Rutherford County;
(39) The southbound bridge on State Route 10 / U.S. Highway 231 spanning Christmas Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee, the "Allen 'Buddy' Gambill, Sr. Bridge" to honor the memory of this well-respected business owner and resident of Rutherford County;
(40) The new bridge being constructed on State Route 317 to span Spalding Drive in Hamilton County, Tennessee, the "Desmond T. Doss Medal of Honor Bridge" to honor the memory of Desmond T. Doss, Corporal, United States Army, Medal of Honor recipient;
(41) The exit for Unaka and Watauga Streets on Interstate 26 in Johnson City, Tennessee, the "Langston Interchange" as a lasting tribute to the historic Langston High School;
(42) The parallel bridges on Interstate 26 spanning State Route 400 in Johnson City, Tennessee, the "Betty Hill-Goah, Mary Alexander, John Fletcher Birchette, III, and Dr. C.H. Charlton Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of these notable African-American leaders in Johnson City, Tennessee;
(43) A segment of State Route 317 in Hamilton County, Tennessee, that is currently designated as "Veterans' Memorial Drive" is extended in length;
(44) The exit for Tinker Road on Interstate 26 in the Town of Unicoi, Unicoi County, Tennessee, the "Carl Jones 'Mayor of Rocky Bottom' Memorial Interchange" to honor the memory of this beloved resident and community leader of the Town of Unicoi;
(45) A segment of State Route 136 in White County, Tennessee, the "Sheriff William Hickey and Sheriff Annell Oliver Hickey Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of these two well-respected, married members of White County;
(46) A segment of U.S. Highway 70 in Davidson County, Tennessee, currently designated the "THP Col. Elmer V. Craig Memorial Highway" is redesignated as the "THP Col. Elmer V. Craig and THP Sgt. Johnny W. Craig Memorial Highway" to honor the memories of two extremely dedicated and accomplished law enforcement officers and the first father and son to serve on the Tennessee Highway Patrol;
(47) A segment of State Route 48 in Lewis County, Tennessee, the "Roger 'Tank' Sealy Memorial Highway" in honor of this longtime local businessman and community leader in Lewis County;
(48) A segment of State Route 2 / U.S. Highway 64 in the City of Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, "Rhyne Howard Drive" to honor this esteemed graduate of Bradley Central High School;
(49) A segment of State Route 52 in Sumner County, Tennessee, the "William R. Lamberth, Jr. Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this well-respected resident of Sumner County;
(50) The bridge on State Route 275 spanning the Flint River in Lincoln County, Tennessee, the "Charles and Jerry Delap Memorial Bridge" to honor these brothers and well-respected residents of Lincoln County;
(51) A segment of U.S. Highway 41 in the City of East Ridge, Hamilton County, Tennessee, the "Marc Gravitt Highway" to honor this well-respected small business owner and public servant;
(52) The exit for Jones Gap Road on State Route 111 in the community of Flat Top Mountain in Hamilton County, Tennessee, the "W.H. 'H-ie' Smith Memorial Interchange" to honor the memory of this veteran and beloved resident of Flat Top Mountain;
(53) A segment of State Route 78 in the City of Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee, the "Blake Allen Haynes Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this Dyersburg High School Graduate and civil servant;
(54) A segment of Barksdale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, the "Senator Reginald Tate Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this well-respected member of the community, architect, and state senator;
(55) A segment of State Route 1 / U.S. Highway 11W in Grainger County, Tennessee, the "Jessie W. 'Bottles' Nicely Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this highly regarded resident of Grainger County;
(56) A segment of Peebles Road in Memphis, Tennessee, the "Rep. Barbara W. Cooper Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this exceptional educator, community leader, and state representative;
(57) A segment of East Person Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, the "Rep. Lois M. DeBerry Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this trusted educator, civil rights activist, and state representative; and
(58) A segment of State Route 35 / U.S. Highway 411 in Jefferson County, Tennessee, the "Sallie Bush Parkway" to honor the memory of Sarah "Sallie" Ketner Bush.
ON APRIL 13, 2023, THE HOUSE SUBSTITUTED SENATE BILL 144 FOR HOUSE BILL 138, ADOPTED AMENDMENT #2, AND PASSED SENATE BILL 144, AS AMENDED.
AMENDMENT #2 provides that the segment of State Route 96 beginning from the intersection of such route with State Route 53 in Granville, Jackson County, Tennessee, and ending at the Jackson – Putnam county line, is designated the "Carter Boys Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of the heroic Carter brothers from Granville who served during World War II: Ray Farmer Carter, U.S. Navy; Mack Austin Carter, U.S. Army; J.N. Carter, U.S. Navy; and Alton Greston Carter, U.S. Navy.