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Committee forwards bill naming cast iron the state’s 'frontier cookware'
Summary
Chairman Boyd presented HB 2113 to designate cast iron cookware as Tennessee's official frontier cookware; members shared personal connections and manufacturing notes (Lodge) and the committee voted 9‑0 to forward the bill.
Chairman Boyd told the committee HB 2113 would "designate cast iron cookware as the official frontier cookware of the state of Tennessee," and said it was his first time before the committee.
Representative Barrett asked for seasoning instructions; Boyd offered practical tips and personal memories, emphasizing cast iron's role in family traditions. Representative Warner and Representative Fritz noted the industry's local manufacturing ties (Lodge in Marion County and Roane Iron in Rockwood). The committee voted 9‑0 to move the bill to State and Local Government with a positive recommendation.
Members framed the measure as a cultural recognition and highlighted local manufacturing history tied to cast‑iron production.
