Governor's Office

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced appointments for several state university boards as well his selections to the Agriculture Task Force. “We are proud to announce the appointment of these individuals to a series of significant roles in higher education and agriculture,” said Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. “I look forward to working with them as they share their expertise and serve our state.”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Wesley Bray of Putnam County as the criminal court judge to the 13th Judicial District to fill the Honorable David. A Patterson’s vacancy. “Wesley brings extensive experience to this role and will serve the 13th district with integrity,” said Lee. “We welcome him to this role and appreciate his willingness to serve.”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement regarding his signing of a Proclamation calling the Tennessee General Assembly into a special session on August 23: “It is in the best interest of our State to select a new Speaker of the House, and so I am calling a special session of the General Assembly for August 23 to accomplish that purpose. I have also asked the General Assembly to take up approval of the recent amendments to the Supreme Court rules, in addition to settling these leadership matters. Any other procedural business would be at the discretion of the General Assembly.”