Senate Joint Resolution 140 confirms the appointment of Jimmy Granbery to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Southern. This appointment is made by Governor Bill Lee and is set to last until June 30, 2026. The resolution highlights Granbery's qualifications, noting his successful career as the chair of H.G. Hill Company and H.G. Hill Realty Company, as well as his educational background, which includes a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Mississippi.
The resolution is in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-9-501, which mandates that the governor appoint five members to the advisory boards of various University of Tennessee institutions, including the University of Tennessee Southern. Additionally, it stipulates that these appointments must be confirmed by the general assembly, which is the purpose of this resolution.