NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee invited Tennesseans to tune in for a live presentation of the new student-based funding formula, known as the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement formula (TISA), at 11 a.m. CT tomorrow, Thursday, February 24.
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Read full storyWednesday, February 23, 2022 | 04:58pm
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Read full storyWednesday, February 16, 2022 | 01:42pm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn will share legislation for the new student-based funding formula, known as the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement formula (TISA), on Thursday, February 24. Tennesseans will have access to a livestream presentation that breaks down key aspects of the legislation and funding proposal. Details about the presentation will be announced next week.
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Read full storyWednesday, February 09, 2022 | 09:04am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Butch Eley as Deputy to the Governor. Eley will continue serving in his current role as Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration (F&A) and as a member of Gov. Lee’s cabinet. The position of Deputy Governor was previously held by Lang Wiseman who has returned to the private sector.
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Read full storyMonday, January 31, 2022 | 03:22pm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee delivered his fourth State of the State address and presented budget and legislative priorities to a joint session of the General Assembly.
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Read full storyMonday, January 31, 2022 | 04:54am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following speech excerpts ahead of his fourth State of the State Address that will be delivered tonight at 6 p.m. CT in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol.
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Read full storyWednesday, January 26, 2022 | 12:36pm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement regarding the full review of Tennessee public education funding:
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Read full storyWednesday, January 19, 2022 | 11:50am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced he will deliver his fourth State of the State address to the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans on Monday, January 31 at 6 p.m. CT. The joint session will take place in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol.
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Read full storyWednesday, January 12, 2022 | 12:31pm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Sarah K. Campbell to the Tennessee Supreme Court and Judge John W. Campbell, Sr. to the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, Western Division.
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Read full storyTuesday, January 11, 2022 | 10:56am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced appointees to a series of key boards and commissions.
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Read full storyThursday, January 06, 2022 | 06:00pm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Due to continued hazardous weather and travel conditions statewide, including freezing rain, ice and snowfall, Gov. Bill Lee has closed state offices on Friday, January 7 in all West, Middle and East Tennessee state offices.
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Read full storyThursday, January 06, 2022 | 06:49am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Due to expected hazardous weather and travel conditions statewide, including freezing rain, ice and snowfall, Gov. Bill Lee has closed state offices on Thursday, January 6 in all West, Middle and East Tennessee state offices.
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Read full storyTuesday, December 21, 2021 | 08:00am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released 2021 highlights that contributed to greater prosperity, freedom and opportunity for Tennesseans.
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Read full storyMonday, December 20, 2021 | 03:01pm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Mark Hayes as circuit court judge for the 29th Judicial District to fill the Honorable Russell Lee Moore’s vacancy, effective immediately.
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Read full storyWednesday, December 15, 2021 | 10:46am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a competitive 37% salary increase for new Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) correctional officers amid nationwide staffing challenges, effective Dec. 16.
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Read full storyMonday, December 13, 2021 | 04:50pm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued Executive Order 94 to provide operational flexibilities for counties affected by tornadoes and severe weather in Tennessee on December 10-11.