Senate Joint Resolution 187, sponsored by Oliver, honors Silver Sands Café for over fifty years of dedicated service to the Nashville community. The resolution highlights the restaurant's reputation for exceptional soul food, which has garnered a loyal customer base and critical acclaim. Silver Sands Café, located at 937 Locklayer Street, is a family-owned establishment that prides itself on serving homemade Southern-style dishes, with recipes passed down through three generations. Signature menu items include smothered pork chops, fried chicken, and hot-water cornbread, all reflecting the restaurant's motto of providing food "Just Like Mama Used To Make."

The resolution expresses gratitude to the owners and employees of Silver Sands Café for their commitment to quality food and friendly service, acknowledging the restaurant as an iconic part of Nashville's culinary landscape. It concludes by wishing the café continued success in its future endeavors, emphasizing the importance of its contributions to the local community over the past five decades.