Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 50 and Title 67.

Tennessee HB1364 establishes a Small Business Recovery Grant Fund within the state treasury, administered by the Department of Economic and Community Development, to assist eligible small businesses with costs incurred due to extenuating circumstances, excluding state or federal disaster declarations and the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill defines eligible small businesses and outlines grant eligibility criteria, application procedures, and reporting requirements. Grants are limited to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and economic development organizations, with a focus on supporting independent arts, cultural organizations, and the hospitality industry across all counties.