October 9 of each year shall be observed as “Firefighters' Memorial Day,” to honor and recognize firefighters in this state for their courageous and dedicated service. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in § 15-1-101.
Firefighters' Memorial Day
Tenn. Code Ann. § 15-2-119, under Days of Special Observance.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 15-2-119