House Joint Resolution 154 seeks to confirm the appointment of Dimeta Smith Knight to the state university board of Tennessee State University (TSU). This appointment is made by Governor Bill Lee and is in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, which stipulates that the board must consist of members who are residents of Tennessee and include alumni of the institution. Dimeta Smith Knight, a Nashville native and TSU alumna, holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a master's degree in accounting from Belmont University. She has experience as a CPA and has served as an adjunct professor at TSU.

The resolution highlights Knight's professional achievements, including her role as the owner of Dimeta Smith, CPA LLC, and her involvement with the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, where she received a special recognition award in 2023. The resolution concludes by stating that her appointment is subject to confirmation by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and it formally confirms her term on the board, which will expire on March 31, 2028.