House Joint Resolution 127, sponsored by Representative Mike Sparks, commemorates the week of March 2, 2025, as "Tennessee Music Therapy Week." The resolution highlights the significance of music therapy, which is defined as the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to achieve individualized therapeutic goals by credentialed professionals. It emphasizes the various benefits of music therapy, including emotional expression, social skills improvement, and support for individuals with diverse needs such as mental health issues, developmental disabilities, and chronic pain.

The resolution also acknowledges the thriving music therapy industry in Tennessee, with 173 board-certified music therapists practicing across the state. It notes the availability of music therapy degree programs at local universities and the recent establishment of a music therapy certificate under the Board of Examiners in Psychology, which aims to ensure quality care for residents. By recognizing Tennessee Music Therapy Week, the resolution aims to celebrate the positive impact of music therapy on individuals of all ages and abilities.