House Bill 2864, also known as Senate Bill 2648, proposes to amend Tennessee Code Annotated by designating barbecue as the official state food of Tennessee. This new section will be added to Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3 of the code, emphasizing the cultural significance of barbecue in the state.

An amendment to the bill suggests replacing the term "Barbecue" with "Memphis barbecue," thereby specifying a particular style of barbecue that is emblematic of the city of Memphis. The bill is set to take effect upon becoming law, highlighting its importance to the public welfare.