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TN HJR1043
Joint Resolution
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cameron Sexton
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AI Summary
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Tennessee General Assembly honors comedian Nate Bargatze, a native of Old Hickory, for his achievements in stand-up comedy and entertainment
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Bargatze's comedy specials have been streamed over 62 million hours globally, including Netflix's The Tennessee Kid (2019), The Greatest Average American (2021, Grammy-nominated), and Amazon Prime's Hello World (2023)
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Currently the top-earning comedian in the world per Pollstar, with his 2024 "Be Funny" tour grossing over $88 million and setting Billboard's record for biggest one-year gross by a comedy performer
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Hosted Saturday Night Live twice (2023, 2024) and the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2024, drawing the show's largest audience in four years
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Published Big Dumb Eyes: Stories From A Simpler Mind in May 2025, which became a New York Times No. 1 bestseller for 11 weeks
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend comedian and Old Hickory native Nate Bargatze.
Memorials, Recognition
Last Action
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
3/13/2026