Tennessee 114th General Assembly Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 2452 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7 and Title 57, relative to events.

Last action — Effective date(s) 05/22/2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bill Lee (Republican) on May 06, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill allows alcohol consumption at temporary events in Davidson County under certain conditions.

The bill modifies Tennessee law to permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages at designated temporary event zones in Davidson County. This change includes specific requirements that must be met by event organizers.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Individuals attending events will have the option to consume alcoholic beverages in designated areas.
  • Small Business: Local businesses may benefit from increased foot traffic at events where alcohol is allowed.

Summary

Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, authorizes the consumption of alcoholic beverages and beer on the premises of a temporary special event zone located in Davidson County, subject to certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 57.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Intro., P1C.

  3. P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee

  4. Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee

  5. Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 4/1/2026

  6. Sponsor change.

  7. Sponsor(s) withdrawn.

  8. Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee

  9. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026

  10. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/15/2026

  11. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/13/2026

  12. Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee

  13. Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/14/2026

  14. H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026

  15. Comp. SB subst.

  16. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1138

  17. Filed for introduction

  18. Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee

  19. Approved by Delayed Bills Committee

  20. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  21. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

  22. Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/31/2026

  23. Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/31/2026

  24. Sponsor(s) Added.

  25. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 0

  26. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026

  27. Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0961)

  28. Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 3, PNV 1

  29. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

  30. Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

  31. Subst. for comp. HB.

  32. H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1143)

  33. Passed H., as am., Ayes 68, Nays 12, PNV 3

  34. Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/22/2026

  35. Concurred, Ayes 26, Nays 4 (Amendment 1 - HA1143)

  36. Enrolled and ready for signatures

  37. Signed by Senate Speaker

  38. Signed by H. Speaker

  39. Transmitted to Governor for action.

  40. Signed by Governor.

  41. Pub. Ch. 1138

  42. Effective date(s) 05/22/2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 131 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (131)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2452 do?
Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, authorizes the consumption of alcoholic beverages and beer on the premises of a temporary special event zone located in Davidson County, subject to certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 57.
Who sponsors SB 2452?
SB 2452 is sponsored by Johnson, Jack (Republican) and Walley, Page (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2452?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
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