ON MARCH 24, 2025, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 202, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites the bill to, instead, make the following revisions regarding the naming of certain roads and bridges:  The segment of Pine Ridge Road in Roane County, beginning at the junction of such route with Pleasantview Drive and ending at the intersection of such route with Highland Drive, is hereby designated the "Jerry Goddard Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this well-respected former Roane County commissioner and the contributions he made to his community.  The segment of State Route 69 / U.S. Highway 641 in Benton County, beginning at the junction of such route with Atcheson Road and ending at the intersection of such route with Rocky Ridge Road, is hereby designated the "Chief Deputy Michael W. Lockhart Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this dedicated public servant of Benton County who honorably served as a law enforcement officer for over 32 years with the Bruceton Police Department and the Benton County Sheriff's Office.  The bridge on State Route 55 (Lynchburg Highway) spanning Mulberry Creek near the entrance to the Jack Daniel's Distillery Visitor Center and the intersection of such route with Main Street in the City of Lynchburg and Moore County is hereby designated the "Bill Dance Bridge" to honor this native of Lynchburg and legendary angler who has elevated Tennessee's rich natural heritage and recreational opportunities to national prominence and whose life and career were profoundly shaped by the waters of Mulberry Creek, where his lifelong passion for fishing began.  The segments of State Route 112 / U.S. Highway 41A (Clarksville Highway) and Dry Fork Road in Davidson County, Tennessee, beginning at the intersection of State Route 112 (Clarksville Highway) with Cliff Drive, continuing onto Dry Fork Road, and ending at the address 4550 Dry Fork Road, Whites Creek, Tennessee 37189, are hereby designated the "Senator Thelma Harper Parkway" to honor Thelma Harper, "Nashville's Mother in Politics" and the longest-tenured female Senator in Tennessee history, who dedicated her distinguished legislative career as a member of the 97th through 110th General Assemblies to improving the quality of life of the residents of Nashville and Davidson County, and who served a groundbreaking eight-year tenure on the Metropolitan Nashville Council representing the 2nd District.  The segment of State Route 85 (Hilham Highway) in the Town of Livingston, Overton County, beginning at the junction of such route with West Main Street and ending at the intersection of such route with Windle Community Road, is hereby designated the "Bobby 'Allen' Roberts Memorial Highway" to honor this public servant who exemplified integrity, dedication, and commitment to the community he served and whose tireless work and unwavering principles have left a lasting legacy that inspires current and future generations.  The segment of State Route 62 (Nashville Highway) in Morgan County, beginning at the bridge spanning Little Clear Creek and ending at the intersection of such route with State Route 329 (Deer Lodge Road), is hereby designated the "Archie 'Harry' Williams Memorial Highway" to honor this proprietor of Williams Market & Deli and well-respected native of Morgan County who, being a dependable, hard-working, and generous person, was always finding ways to give back to his community.  The bridge on State Route 13 spanning Yellow Creek west of the intersection of such route with Marlowe Road in Montgomery County is hereby designated the "William Douglas 'Doug' Black, Sr. Memorial Bridge" to honor this exemplary public servant and consummate professional who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for his fellow citizens in numerous capacities, including 17 years as the county highway supervisor for Montgomery County.  The bridge on State Route 12 (Ashland City Road) spanning Big McAdoo Creek near the intersection of such route with McAdoo Creek Road in Montgomery County is hereby designated the "Robert Michael 'Mike' Frost Memorial Bridge" to honor this well-respected and dedicated public servant who worked at the county highway department for over 34 years, including his last 14 as the county highway supervisor.  The northbound bridge on Interstate 75 spanning North Main Avenue in the City of Rocky Top, Anderson County, is hereby designated the "SGT Garry Lynn Weaver Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of Garry Lynn Weaver, Sergeant, United States Army, who served with honor and distinction as a member of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, while defending our freedom and our way of life and who made the ultimate sacrifice on October 12, 1970, when he was mortally wounded by small arms fire in the Bing Duong Province of Vietnam.  The northbound bridge on Interstate 75 spanning U.S. Highway 441 in the City of Rocky Top, Anderson County, is hereby designated the "LCpl. Acie David Hall Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of Acie David Hall, Lance Corporal, United States Marine Corps, who served with honor and distinction as a member of F Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 3rd Marine Division, while defending our freedom and our way of life, and who made the ultimate sacrifice on December 10, 1965, when he was mortally wounded while engaged in combat with the enemy in the Quong Nam Province of Vietnam.  The segment of State Route 6 / U.S. Highway 31 (Columbia Pike) in the City of Franklin, Williamson County, beginning at the junction of such route with South Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway and ending at the intersection of such route with Coleman Road, is hereby designated the "Pastor Hewitt C. Sawyers Historic Highway" to honor this man of wisdom and integrity who served more than 40 years as pastor of West Harpeth Primitive Baptist Church, and who is seen by many in the community as a visionary who serves the people with love and dedicated service as a caring and sharing Christian.  The bridge (Bridge No. 55SR0050027) on State Route 5 / U.S. Highway 45 in the Town of Selmer is hereby designated the "Jesse Cole Jordan Memorial Bridge" to honor the memory of this beloved husband and father, and native of McNairy County, who enjoyed learning and teaching young people about Native American history and understood the legacy of Native American cultures in McNairy County.  The bridge on State Route 15 / U.S. Highway 64 spanning Loosahatchie River west of Laconia Road in Fayette County is hereby designated the "Lemuel A. 'L.A.' Rogers Jr. Bridge" to honor this well-respected veteran, business owner, and resident of Fayette County who has generously supported families, his community, and charities and improved the quality of life for his fellow citizens, including serving for over 40 years as Captain of the Station 13 Fayette County Fire Department in the Mount Moriah community.  The northbound bridge on State Route 385 at mile marker 46.2 in the City of Millington in Shelby County, which is currently designated pursuant to Chapter 1015 of the Public Acts of 2024 as the "Ed Haley Bridge", is no longer designated as the "Ed Haley Bridge".  The new bridge on Interstate 40 near Douglas Lake in Jefferson County is hereby designated the "President Donald J. Trump Bridge" in recognition of the 45th and 47th president of the United States.  The new bridge on U.S. Highway 321 Bypass spanning the Pigeon River in Cocke County, is hereby designated the "Deputy Sheriff Lloyd Clevenger and Deputy Sheriff Billy Walter Smith Memorial Bridge" to honor the memories of Lloyd Clevenger and Billy Walter Smith, deputy sheriffs with the Cocke County Sheriff's Office, who were killed tragically by a drunk driver while on patrol on December 20, 1974.  The new bridge on U.S. Highway 321 Bypass spanning the French Broad River in Cocke County is hereby designated the "John Holder Memorial Bridge" to honor this well-respected resident of the City of Newport who worked as an undertaker in the community for decades, and who once owned property containing a barn near the location where the new bridge is being constructed.  The segment of State Route 33 / U.S. Highway 411 in Polk County, beginning at the south side of the U.S. Highway 64 / U.S. Highway 74 overpass spanning State Route 33 / U.S. Highway 411 and ending at the intersection of such route with York Road, is hereby designated "Wimberly Crossing" to honor five generations of the Wimberly family who have exemplified integrity, dedication, and commitment to the community in Polk County, including Wayne "Hotdog" Wimberly, a veteran of the Korean War, Wayne's father Mark Wimberly, a justice of the peace for Polk County who was appointed as Director of the American Recovery Act for Polk County after the Great Depression, and Wayne's grandfather Major Ringgold Wimberly, the first and only mayor of the incorporated City of Ocoee from 1925-1929.  The segment of State Route 200 in Henderson County, beginning at lane marker log mile 4.761 and ending at lane marker log mile 2.534, is hereby designated the "State Representative Bobby H. Butler Highway" to honor this public servant who represented District 72 in the Tennessee House of Representatives during the 90th General Assembly and who exemplified integrity, dedication, and commitment to improving the quality of life in his district and has made an indelible impact on the community he served.  The segment of State Route 53 in Cannon County, beginning at mile marker 23.08 and ending at mile marker 24.08, is hereby designated the "James and Joann Hancock Memorial Highway" to honor these well-regarded residents of Cannon County.  The segment of Old Tennessee 96 in Cannon County, beginning at mile marker 9.196 and ending at mile marker 9.650, is hereby designated the "Frank Patrick Memorial Highway" to honor this respected resident of Cannon County.  The bridge (Bridge No. 08SR1450013) on East Main Street spanning Marshall Creek in the City of Auburntown, Cannon County, is hereby designated the "Roger Turney Bridge" to honor this well-respected resident of Cannon County.  The bridge (Bridge No. 08E00170001) on State Route 64 spanning Brawley's Fork Creek in Cannon County, is hereby designated the "Bobby Bush Memorial Bridge" to honor this well-regarded resident of Cannon County.  The segment of State Route 85 (Defeated Creek Highway) in Smith County, beginning at the address of 500 Defeated Creek Highway and ending at the address of 529 Defeated Creek Highway, is hereby designated the "Dortch and Teenie Carver Memorial Highway" to honor these beloved figures of Smith County so that all who pass on this segment of State Route 85 will recognize and honor their legacy and their commitment to their family and community.  The segment of State Route 75 in Washington County, beginning from the intersection of such route with Hugh Cox Road and ending at the intersection of such route with State Route 81, which is currently designated pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 225 of the 101st General Assembly as the "John B. Deakins, Sr. Highway", is no longer designated as the "John B. Deakins, Sr. Highway".  The bridge on State Route 353 (Old State Route 34) spanning Little Limestone Creek near the intersection of such route with Polo Lane in Washington County is hereby designated the "Daniel D. Edens Memorial Bridge" to honor this well-respected and dedicated public servant who served multiple terms on the Washington County Commission between 2005 and 2022, and who, through his devotion to his family and his many contributions to his community, exemplified the values that Tennesseans hold dear.  The bridge on State Route 75 spanning Clear Fork Creek at the intersection of such route with Armstrong Hill Road in Washington County, which is currently designated as the "First Lieutenant Richard 'Dick' Sherfey Deakins Memorial Bridge," is no longer designated as the "First Lieutenant Richard 'Dick' Sherfey Deakins Memorial Bridge".  The parallel bridges on State Route 34 / U.S. Highway 11E spanning the railroad tracks between the intersection of such route with Rocktown Road and with Moser Road in Jefferson County are each hereby designated the "Trooper Mark Keith Self Memorial Bridge" to honor this dedicated public servant who began his career with the Cocke County Sheriff's Office before spending 20 years as a trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and who was taken from his family and community much too soon.  The entire segment of Albert Gallatin Avenue (West Albert Gallatin Avenue) beginning from its intersection with State Route 109 and ending at its intersection with U.S. Highway 31E in the City of Gallatin, Sumner County, is hereby designated the "Danny Randolph Memorial Mile" to honor the memory of Danny Edmond Randolph, Chief Warrant Officer Three, Tennessee Army National Guard, who served with honor and distinction as a pilot and member of A Company, 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion, which is stationed at Berry Field Air National Guard Base in Nashville, and who made the ultimate sacrifice on February 15, 2023, when he was tragically killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash while conducting a routine training flight.  The bridge (Bridge No. 73SR0290005) on State Route 29 spanning Southern Railway in the City of Harriman, Roane County, is hereby designated the "Curtis Anderson Bridge" to honor this beloved father, grandfather, brother, and native of Harriman who was honored by the Harriman City Council as a Hometown Hero, and who was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame for being a member of Baseball's Negro League, where he played professionally for the Birmingham Black Barons alongside baseball legends such as Hank Aaron and Willie Mays.  The parallel bridges (Bridge No. 73I00400009 and Bridge No. 73I00400010) on Interstate 40 spanning Pine Ridge Road in Roane County, Tennessee, are each hereby designated the "Dennis Ferguson Bridge" in honor of this dedicated and trustworthy public servant and lifetime resident of Roane County, who represented District 32 in the Tennessee House of Representatives during the 97th through 106th General Assemblies where he served as Minority Floor Leader, and who currently serves as Roane County Road Superintendent.  The segment of State Route 1 (U.S. Highway 70) in Roane County, beginning at lane marker log mile 25.8 and ending at lane marker log mile 26.8, is hereby designated the "Kent Calfee Highway" to honor this public servant who represented District 32 in the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 108th through the 112th General Assemblies and who exemplified diligence and dedication in serving his community.  The segment of Old Ridgely Road in Lake County, beginning at the southern boundary of the City of Tiptonville and ending at the northern boundary of the Town of Ridgely, is hereby designated the "Sheriff Joe Jones Memorial Highway" to recognize the exceptional service of Sheriff Joe Jones to the residents of Lake County, his commitment to justice, and his enduring legacy of community involvement.  The segment of U.S. Highway 27 in Morgan County, beginning at the junction of such route with Pilot Mountain Tower Road and ending at the intersection of such route with Pilot Mountain Road, is hereby designated the "Russell Scott Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this dedicated public servant of Morgan County who honorably served as the Circuit Court Clerk for Morgan County for 24 years in addition to his service as a member in the Morgan County Rescue Squad and time as the Morgan County Coroner.  The segment of South Parkway East in the City of Memphis, Shelby County, beginning at the intersection of such route with Driver Street and ending at the intersection of such route with U.S. Highway 61, is hereby designated the "Reverend Dr. Gina M. Stewart Highway" to honor this beloved and compassionate visionary, community leader, philanthropist, and senior pastor of Christ Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis, who has led the church's congregation for 30 years, and who is a recipient of the President's Volunteer Service Award.  The segment of State Route 78 in Lake County, beginning at 605 State Route 78 North and extending northward for two miles, is hereby designated the "Frankie Joe Parson Memorial Highway" to honor the memory of this well-regarded resident of Lake County who, being always ready to help others in need, greatly contributed to his community.  The segment of Interstate 24 North in Montgomery County, beginning at mile marker 14 and ending at mile marker 15, is hereby designated the "Andre Hunter Memorial Highway" to honor this loved and respected resident who, as he was embarking on his career in graphic design and creative arts after earning his bachelor's degree from Austin Peay State University, was tragically killed by a drunk driver at the age of 30.  The bridge on South Perkins Road spanning Nonconnah Creek in the City of Memphis is hereby designated the "Maurice Salmon, Jr. Memorial Bridge" to honor this well-respected resident who, while never considering himself a hero, acted heroically on the evening of March 16, 1980, when he saved lives with his quick thinking and swift response after the northbound lane of the bridge collapsed into the flooded creek below.  The bridge on State Route 99 (Old Highway 64 East), spanning Barlow Branch near the intersection of such route with U.S. Highway 64 in the City of Waynesboro, Wayne County, is hereby designated the "James Coy Anderson Memorial Bridge" to honor this devoted patriot, civil servant, father, grandfather, and well-respected resident of the City of Waynesboro, who retired as a First Sergeant after serving 29 years in the United States Army, and who later served his community as an educator, county executive, and leader and supporter of the American Legion, Waynesboro Post for many years.  The new bridge on Interstate 55 spanning the Mississippi River in Shelby County, Tennessee, is hereby designated "Kings' Crossing" as a lasting tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., B.B. King (The King of the Blues), and Elvis Presley (The King of Rock n' Roll), three of the most influential "Kings" who have contributed significantly to the cultural and social advancement of not only the City of Memphis, but also the entire state and the nation, and which designation, along with the new I-55 bridge that will bear it, will be a source of immense pride and joy for Memphis, Shelby County, and Tennessee.

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Introduced: 54-4-603