NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced three more counties have been approved for FEMA’s Individual Assistance following tornadoes and severe weather that impacted West and Middle Tennessee on December 9.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced executive clemency decisions for 23 individuals.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee presented the Education Freedom Scholarship Act of 2024, his administration’s legislative proposal to establish statewide universal school choice, alongside members of the General Assembly, Tennessee families and education stakeholders. This legislation aims to provide every Tennessee parent with the opportunity to choose the right education for their child, while prioritizing families with the greatest need.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee announced the state’s official Christmas celebrations: Christmas at the Capitol and “Heaven and Nature Sing” tours of the Tennessee Residence.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced an increased Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) presence in Shelby County to support public safety efforts throughout the community.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – This week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee held the 2023 Governor’s Rural Opportunity Summit, an annual gathering focused on serving at-risk and distressed counties by engaging local leaders to develop innovative solutions to the unique problems they face. The Governor shared his vision for success and commitment to helping rural Tennessee thrive.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced three key judicial appointments for newly created state courts.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee celebrated the groundbreaking on a Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Training Academy (MALETA) at Cockrill Bend in Nashville. The $415 million campus will include training facilities for state and local law enforcement, housing and dining for cadets and in-service staff, and a new administrative headquarters building for the Tennessee Department of Correction and the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security. The vast majority of law enforcement officers across the state will receive training at MALETA.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – This week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee kicked off his statewide Conservation Tour, highlighting Tennessee’s conservation strategy and celebrating recent investments in state parks, brownfield cleanup and advancement of nuclear energy. The Governor also proclaimed September 23rd, 2023, as Tennessee Public Lands Day.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that applications are now open for the Tennessee Strong Families Grant Program, which dedicates $20 million to improve access to maternal healthcare and boost critical resources for mothers, children and families by supporting local nonprofits across the state, including pregnancy centers.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that long-time legislative director, Brent Easley, will step down next month to return to the private sector. Liz Alvey will succeed Easley in the role, effective October 16.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee marked the close of the special legislative session on public safety and thanked Tennesseans for engaging in continued efforts to strengthen safety across the state.
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. – Today, at the Sundquist family’s request, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s office shared that Governor Don Sundquist passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, following surgery and a short illness. He was 87 years old.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Southwest Airlines® will locate its newest Crew Base at Tennessee’s Nashville International Airport (BNA) starting in 2024, creating an estimated 1,300 jobs and greater opportunity for Tennesseans across the region.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued the special session proclamation and presented the administration’s legislative and budget priorities that will go before the Tennessee General Assembly during the special session on public safety, convening August 21.