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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced appointees to key state boards and commissions.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of William E. Phillips II to the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Eastern Section.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Senior Advisor John DeBerry will step away from his role to pursue a new venture after six years of leadership in Governor Lee’s cabinet and a distinguished tenure in the executive and legislative branches of state government, effective today, February 12.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved his request for a Major Disaster Declaration following Winter Storm Fern that impacted West and Middle Tennessee counties.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee delivered the keynote address at the National Prayer Breakfast, joining President of the United States Donald J. Trump, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and thousands of elected officials, faith leaders, and guests from across the country.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee delivered his eighth and final State of the State address and presented budget and legislative priorities for the upcoming year to a joint session of the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following excerpts ahead of his final State of the State address that will be delivered tonight at 6 p.m. CST in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued the following statement on Nashville Electric Service’s response to Winter Storm Fern.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On January 28, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee requested President Donald J. Trump grant an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for 23 Tennessee counties following significant impacts from Winter Storm Fern. The request seeks both Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance and Individual Assistance to support response and recovery efforts across the state.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee announced that President Donald J. Trump has granted an Emergency Declaration to support Tennessee’s ongoing response to the winter weather event that is impacting all 95 counties across the state. The request was submitted to the White House and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Friday, ahead of the forecasted winter storm.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued a State of Emergency for all 95 counties and encouraged Tennesseans to prepare for the possibility of a major winter storm this weekend that could bring snow, ice, freezing rain, and prolonged freezing temperatures across the state.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced three key judicial appointments.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced he will deliver his final State of the State address to the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans on Monday, February 2 at 6 p.m. CST. The joint session will take place in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, in recognition of Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday, Governor Bill Lee signed a proclamation officially designating January 19, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day in Tennessee to honor the life, legacy, and extraordinary contributions of Tennessee’s favorite daughter.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has received more than 50,304 new and renewal applications for Education Freedom Scholarships (EFS), with approximately half of the applicants applying for income prioritized scholarships. Families are encouraged to continue applying through January 30.