House Joint Resolution 740, sponsored by Carringer, honors Dogwood Arts on the occasion of its seventieth anniversary in 2025. Established in 1955 by members of the Knoxville Garden Club and local citizens, Dogwood Arts has played a significant role in promoting the arts, environmental stewardship, and economic development in East Tennessee. The organization is well-known for its flagship event, the Dogwood Arts Festival, which began in 1961 and has featured notable guests such as Bob Hope. Over the years, Dogwood Arts has expanded its offerings to include various events like the House and Garden Show, A Very Special Arts Festival, Chalk Walk, Rhythm N' Blooms, and the Bazillion Blooms campaign, which has contributed to planting over 18,500 dogwood trees since 2009.

The resolution expresses gratitude for Dogwood Arts' contributions to the cultural landscape of Knoxville and recognizes its efforts to enhance the city's beauty and community spirit. In celebration of its anniversary, Dogwood Arts is promoting its Bazillion Blooms campaign, which focuses on selling disease-resistant dogwood trees to preserve the region's natural beauty. The resolution concludes by extending best wishes for the organization's continued success in the future.