Senate Joint Resolution 1457, sponsored by Southerland, recognizes Granny's Kitchen Cannery for receiving the Service to Community Award. This award was presented during the Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet on March 7, 2024. Granny's Kitchen Cannery, a small, family-owned business located in Erwin, Tennessee, is commended for its efforts to enhance the quality of life in the community by supporting various charitable initiatives aimed at helping those in need throughout Unicoi County.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of acknowledging organizations that contribute positively to their communities and highlights the extraordinary service provided by Granny's Kitchen Cannery. It concludes with a formal commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly, expressing appreciation for the cannery's commitment to serving the people of Tennessee. An appropriate copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation, omitting specific legislative designations.