The bill (SB1344/HB1463) would amend the Tennessee Code to substitute 'the second Monday in October, known as "Columbus Day"' with 'the first Monday after the Super Bowl, known as "Super Bowl Monday."
There have been attempts in the past to turn the Monday after the Super Bowl into a national holiday, with a 2013 petition to the President and a 2019 petition with almost 15,000 signatures, but these efforts were unsuccessful.
Studies have shown that the day after the Super Bowl is one of the least productive days of the year, leading some fans to propose making it an official holiday. The rationale behind this is to allow for a day off for fans to enjoy the Super Bowl festivities fully and for children to watch the game without worrying about school the next day.
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While it is unlikely that this transformation will happen at a national level, it may be more feasible at the state level. If Tennessee is successful in passing the bill, it could inspire other states to follow suit.
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Some supporters of the Super Bowl have suggested moving the event to a Saturday, but the NFL chose Sunday night for the larger audience it generates. An alternative solution could be to switch the Super Bowl to the Sunday preceding Presidents Day, which is already a day off for many people, and schools are closed.
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