TN HJR0280

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Callie Longmire on her selection as the 2024–2025 Cane Ridge Elementary School Teacher of the Year.

Passed House John Clemmons (D)
Plain English Summary

This resolution honors Callie Longmire for being named the Teacher of the Year for Cane Ridge Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year. It recognizes her contributions to education and celebrates her achievements in teaching. The resolution passed in the Tennessee General Assembly.

At a Glance

TN HJR0280 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by John Clemmons (D), currently “Passed” since March 19, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 75 of them sponsored by John Clemmons.

Supporters Say

Supporters would frame this resolution as a celebration of excellence in education, highlighting the important role teachers play in shaping the future of students. They would commend Callie Longmire for her dedication and hard work, inspiring others in the teaching profession.

Critics Say

Critics might argue that while honoring individual teachers is important, such resolutions could divert attention from broader educational issues facing schools, such as funding and resources. They could suggest that focusing on one teacher may overlook the challenges and needs of many educators in the state.

Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
5/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Education
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
3 found

The bill HJR0280 is a resolution to honor Callie Longmire as the Teacher of the Year at Cane Ridge Elementary School, which falls within the education sector. While the sponsor, John Clemmons, does not have direct financial interests in K-12 education, he has several affiliations with educational organizations that could suggest a personal interest in the outcomes of educational policies. His roles as a member of the Columbia University Alumni Association of Nashville and the Columbia University Alumni Representative Committee indicate a vested interest in educational initiatives, which could align with the positive recognition of educators like Longmire.

However, these affiliations are more ideological than financial, suggesting that while there is a connection to the education sector, it does not translate into a direct financial benefit from the passage of this resolution. The advisory role at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville, which he held until November 2022, also indicates involvement in education but lacks a direct financial stake in the outcomes of this particular resolution. Thus, while there are relevant interests, they do not pose a significant risk of personal financial gain from this bill.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Attorney Lawyers/Law Firms TN Legislature bio
Employer Partner at Clemmons & Clemons, PLLC Lawyers/Law Firms AI-researched
Board Member Board member of Tennessee Bar Association — AI-researched
Employer CLEMMONS & CLEMONS, PLLC Lawyers/Law Firms TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer TRUST INCOME — TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer ENERGY TRANSFER LP — TN Ethics Commission
Employer TRUST - CAPITAL GAINS — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF NASHVILLE MEMBER from Jan 2009 to current Education TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner VOLUNTEER LAWYERS & PROFESSIONALS FOR THE ARTS VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY from Jan 2009 to Apr 2018 Lawyers/Law Firms TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER from Jan 2008 to current Education TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner HARRY PHILLIPS AMERICAN INN OF COURT BARRISTER from Aug 2015 to Apr 2019 — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner NASHVILLE BAR FOUNDATION FELLOW from Mar 2017 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY - NASHVILLE ADVISORY BOARD from Jun 2018 to Nov 2022 Education TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner MCCABE PARK LITTLE LEAGUE VOLUNTEER COACH from Aug 2019 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner TENNESSEE BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBER from Nov 2007 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner NASHVILLE BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBER from Nov 2007 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner SILENT NO LONGER TENNESSEE BOARD MEMBER from Feb 2022 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner CORE HOOPS - MBA VOLUNTEER COACH from Jan 2022 to Feb 2023 — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner SILENT NO LONGER TN BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2023 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner CLEMMONS AND CLEMONS, PLLC MEMBER from Jul 2013 to current Lawyers/Law Firms TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner NASHVILLE RBI-BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MIDDLE TN RBI ADVISORY RD from Jan 2014 to Apr 2017 — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner FRIENDS OF SEVIER PARK, INC MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS from Apr 2013 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner BELMONT-HILLSBORO NEIGHBORS, INC. EX OFFICIO MEMBER, STEERING COMMITTEE from Jan 2014 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY INVESTMENTS (SPOUSE & 3 MINORS)and Minor Child Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY INVESTMENTS, 401(K) Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset MML INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC — TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, LEGAL — TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: INVICTUS PAC — TN Ethics Commission

Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.

TheBillRoom is free and independent. No ads, no subscriptions, no political funding. If this analysis was useful, reader support keeps it running.
Support Us

About This Analysis

This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.

Frequently Asked Questions
What does TN HJR0280 do?

This resolution honors Callie Longmire for being named the Teacher of the Year for Cane Ridge Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year. It recognizes her contributions to education and celebrates her achievements in teaching. The resolution passed in the Tennessee General Assembly.

What is the status of TN HJR0280?

TN HJR0280 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN HJR0280?

John Clemmons (D) sponsored TN HJR0280.