A RESOLUTION to honor the life and legacy of David Crockett and to commemorate March 2-6, 2026, as "Bring David Crockett Home Week" in Tennessee.

Tennessee House Joint Resolution 990 (HJR0990) is a legislative proposal that seeks to honor the life and legacy of David Crockett, a renowned frontiersman, soldier, statesman, and folk hero deeply intertwined with Tennessee's history. The resolution aims to designate March 2-6, 2026, as "Bring David Crockett Home Week" in Tennessee. The bill was introduced by Representatives David Hawk, Renea Jones, and Lowell Russell. It passed the House on February 23, 2026, with unanimous support (92-0) and was referred to the Senate State & Local Government Committee on February 26, 2026. ([wapp.capitol.tn.gov](https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HJR0990&ga=114&utm_source=openai))

TN HJR0990 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by David Hawk (R), currently “Engrossed” since February 24, 2026.

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The proposal to honor David Crockett has been met with positive reactions, reflecting a shared appreciation for his contributions to Tennessee's heritage. The unanimous passage in the House indicates broad bipartisan support for commemorating Crockett's legacy. The designation of a specific week to honor him is seen as a meaningful way to engage the community in recognizing his impact on the state's history.

While the resolution has garnered positive attention, some critics question the allocation of state resources for commemorative events, especially during times of budget constraints. Concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of such commemorations in addressing current state issues. However, these critiques have been relatively limited, and the resolution continues to receive widespread support.

The bill HJR0990, which honors the life and legacy of David Crockett and designates a specific week for commemoration, does not present any direct conflicts of interest for the sponsor, David Hawk. His personal financial interests, including his role as a businessman and owner of Hawk's Family Business, do not intersect with the arts and culture focus of the bill. Additionally, his position on the Greene County Partnership Board and his investment in the Investment Corporation of America Mutual Fund do not relate to the bill's subject matter or its potential financial implications.

Since the resolution is largely ceremonial and does not involve funding or regulatory changes that could financially benefit Hawk's personal interests, the risk of conflict is minimal. The absence of any direct overlaps between the sponsor's financial interests and the bill's effects further supports a low risk assessment.

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