House Joint Resolution 186, sponsored by Lamberth, seeks to confirm the appointment of DeWitt Booth to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Southern. This appointment is in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-9-501, which mandates that the governor appoint five members to each advisory board associated with the University of Tennessee system. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Booth for a term that will expire on June 30, 2028.

DeWitt Booth has a notable background in banking, having served as vice president of the Bank of Frankewing in Pulaski, and has been actively involved in various local boards, including the Giles County Industrial Development Board and the Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems hospital board. His connection to the University of Tennessee Southern is further emphasized by his previous attendance at Martin Methodist College, which is now part of the University of Tennessee system. Booth's engagement with the university includes participation in campus sports and advisory councils, making him a well-rounded candidate for the advisory board. The resolution calls for the confirmation of his appointment by the general assembly.