House Joint Resolution 256 honors Tracy Adkins Powers for receiving the 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Council Outstanding Educator Award. This recognition is bestowed by the Boy Scouts of America for her exceptional contributions to education in Campbell County and her support of Scouting initiatives. The award, established in 2017, will be presented to Mrs. Powers at the Campbell County Good Scout Award Dinner on March 13, 2025. A native of Campbell County, she has a strong educational background, including a Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty University and a master's degree from the University of Tennessee.

Throughout her career, Mrs. Powers has made significant impacts in education, including her role as a site director at Roane State Community College, where she helped develop advanced science laboratories and a student center. After retiring in 2023, she continues to contribute to her community through church involvement and service on the LaFollette Hospital Board. The resolution expresses gratitude for her dedication to the state and its citizens, recognizing her as a model Tennessean.