40
Bills Sponsored
40
Conflict Analyses
1/10
Avg. Risk Score
7
Interests Disclosed
Sponsored Bills (40)
A RESOLUTION to recognize Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters, the longest-serving elected official in Tennessee, on the occasion of his retirement.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 10 and Title 41, relative to body cameras.
Tennessee HB1718 requires a study on the costs of providing body cameras to correctional officers and employees at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Facility. The findings from th…
A RESOLUTION to congratulate Tyler Glasper of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School upon being named the TSSAA Class 2A Mr. Basketball.
A RESOLUTION to honor the legendary Dolly Parton on the occasion of a segment of U.S. Highway 411 and U.S. Highway 25W being named in her honor.
A RESOLUTION to honor Judge Rex Henry Ogle on the occasion of his retirement from the bench of the Fourth Judicial District.
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Jere Loveday on the occasion of a certain bridge in Pigeon Forge being named in his honor.
A RESOLUTION to recognize fire protection services as an essential service.
The bill recognizes fire protection services as essential for the safety and well-being of all residents in Tennessee. It encourages local governments to ensure that these service…
A RESOLUTION to recognize Captain Dennis Adams of the Pigeon Forge Police Department on the occasion of his retirement.
A RESOLUTION recognizing the City of Gatlinburg as the official Gateway to the Smokies.
A RESOLUTION to honor Judge Rex Henry Ogle on the occasion of his retirement from the bench of the Fourth Judicial District.
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Carl Dean.
A RESOLUTION to recognize Pigeon Forge City Manager Earlene Teaster on the occasion of her retirement.
A RESOLUTION to congratulate Ty Glasper of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School upon being named the TSSAA Class 2A Mr. Basketball.
A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Clinical Director of Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center Rose Gainey on the occasion of her retirement.
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Chief John Linsenbigler, longtime officer with the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department, on the occasion of his retirement.
A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Clinical Director of Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center Rose Gainey on the occasion of her retirement.
Tennessee House Joint Resolution 1149 honors Rose Gainey, the Clinical Director of Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center, as she retires. The resolution acknowledges her contributions…
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Lieutenant Gordon Gwathney of Knoxville.
The bill, TN HJR0777, is a resolution that honors the memory of Lieutenant Gordon Gwathney from the Knoxville Police Department. It recognizes his service and contributions to the…
A RESOLUTION to recognize emergency telecommunicators as first responders.
The bill recognizes emergency telecommunicators, such as 911 operators, as first responders in Tennessee. This means they are officially acknowledged for their critical role in em…
A RESOLUTION to honor Police Chief Richard Catlett and the Pigeon Forge Police Department on winning the Excellence in Police Services Award.
This resolution honors Police Chief Richard Catlett and the Pigeon Forge Police Department for receiving the Excellence in Police Services Award. It recognizes their dedication an…
A RESOLUTION to recognize Dollywood on the occasion of the park's fortieth anniversary.
This resolution recognizes Dollywood for reaching its fortieth anniversary. It celebrates the theme park's contributions to tourism and the local economy in Tennessee. The resolut…
A RESOLUTION to commend and congratulate Tim Baker, Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year.
This resolution honors Tim Baker for being named the Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year by the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association. It recognizes his dedication and service to the com…
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate the Sevier County High School football team, TSSAA Division I, Class 5A state champion.
This resolution honors and congratulates the Sevier County High School football team for winning the TSSAA Division I, Class 5A state championship. It recognizes the team's hard w…
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Lieutenant Gordon Gwathney of Knoxville.
TN HR0141 is a resolution that honors the memory of Lieutenant Gordon Gwathney, a member of the Knoxville Police Department. The resolution acknowledges his service and contributi…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to elections.
Tennessee HB2447 allows county election commissions to inform people who are filing petitions for recalls, referendums, or initiatives if there are any issues with their petitions…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, relative to wildlife resources.
The bill allows the executive director of the wildlife resources agency in Tennessee to work with local police to help enforce laws related to wildlife management. It also makes i…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-27-801, relative to the trustees for other post-employment benefits.
Tennessee HB2208 allows the four trustees responsible for overseeing other post-employment benefits to appoint someone to act on their behalf if they are not available. This chang…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-13-210 and Title 40, relative to second degree murder.
The bill amends Tennessee law to ensure that anyone convicted of second degree murder, which involves knowingly causing someone's death, will be sentenced as at least a Range II o…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 57, Chapter 7; Title 63 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10, relative to the "Nitrous Oxide Abuse Prevention and Retail Sale Prohibition Act."
The Nitrous Oxide Abuse Prevention and Retail Sale Prohibition Act aims to address the misuse of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. The law prohibits the retail sale o…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to theft.
Tennessee HB1542 is a bill that makes it illegal to use a phone or other communication device to steal someone else's property without their permission. If someone does this, it w…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29, Chapter 20; Title 38, Chapter 8 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to company police agencies.
Tennessee HB1541 allows certain companies to create their own police forces that can enforce laws on their properties. The bill sets specific qualifications for the officers who w…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 54, relative to signage on Interstate 40 near Exit 407.
Tennessee HB1460 is a bill that requires the state's transportation department to update a sign on Interstate 40 eastbound near Exit 407. The sign currently references a stadium t…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15 and Title 43, Chapter 27, Part 2, relative to youth access to age-restricted products.
The bill aims to regulate retail stores that sell vapor products and make changes to laws about youth access to tobacco, hemp, and vapor products. It seeks to tighten controls to …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to children.
The bill requires courts to consider how well a parenting schedule allows each parent to be involved in their child's life when deciding custody arrangements. This decision must a…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 4, relative to misconduct involving public servants.
This bill aims to change the penalties for public servants who misuse official information. If passed, offenders will be required to complete at least 30 hours of community servic…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-11-1619, relative to the renewal of the nursing home bed pool.
This bill extends the current limit on new nursing home beds in Tennessee by four years, allowing the state to issue certificates of need for up to 125 new beds each fiscal year u…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67, relative to transportation funding.
This bill requires the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to explore different options for funding transportation through user fees. The commissi…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 7, relative to compensation of public employees.
Tennessee HB0497 is a bill that allows assistant district attorneys general and criminal investigators an extra five days to submit their expense accounts. This change aims to giv…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 48, Chapter 101, Part 5, relative to timing of filing fundraising campaign literature.
Tennessee HB0391 updates the rules for when nonprofit organizations must notify the secretary of state about the fundraising materials used by professional solicitors. This change…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55; Title 62; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to manufactured homes.
This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide an annual report to certain legislative committees about the transportation of manufactured homes. The rep…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 9-21-134, relative to debt reporting requirements.
Tennessee HB0136 requires state and local government entities to report any violations of financial agreements and any downgrades in their credit ratings. This information must be…
Personal Financial Interests
Disclosed financial interests for Fred Atchley. State legislators often have outside occupations and financial ties that may intersect with legislation they sponsor.
Occupation
Businessman
Source
Business Ownership
NEXTGEN BUILDING COMPANY PRESIDENT/MEMBER from Jul 2026 to current
Source
Source: State financial disclosure filings. This information is intended to inform, not to imply wrongdoing.
