House Joint Resolution 165, sponsored by Representative Lamberth, seeks to confirm the appointment of Allen Carter from McMinn County to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This appointment follows the provisions set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-9-501, which mandates that the governor appoint five members to the advisory boards of various University of Tennessee campuses. Governor Bill Lee has nominated Carter, who is a successful businessman and the owner of Athens Insurance, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

The resolution emphasizes that the confirmation of Carter's appointment is necessary as per the legal requirements outlined in the same code section. If confirmed, Carter will serve on the advisory board until June 30, 2028. The resolution is presented for approval by both the House of Representatives and the Senate of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly of the State of Tennessee.