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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Lawrence Scott Shults to the Criminal Court for the 1st Judicial District.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Tennessee Department of Economic Development Commissioner (TNECD) Stuart C. McWhorter announced a $3 million funding commitment to support National Science Foundation (NSF) X-Labs quantum teams that choose to establish research, commercialization or business operations in Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee released a video recapping his statewide America 250 tour and highlighting the iconic people, places, and stories that define Tennessee’s enduring contributions to our Nation.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee concluded a year-long, statewide America 250 tour themed “Tennessee: The Original Frontier,” highlighting the iconic people, places, and events that define Tennessee’s contributions to America. Over the last year, Gov. Lee visited all 95 counties to commemorate this milestone with Tennesseans across the state.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed SB714 and announced appointees to the educational oversight board for Memphis-Shelby County Schools following official notice from the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) that the district meets the criteria established by the General Assembly for the creation of an educational oversight board.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement today: “I am granting Tony Von Carruthers a temporary reprieve from execution for one year.”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee joined the National Football League (NFL) and Tennessee Titans to celebrate the announcement that Nashville will host Super Bowl LXIV in 2030, marking the first Super Bowl awarded to the state. The announcement was made at the NFL Spring Meeting following a unanimous vote of team owners.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Erin Merrick will depart the Governor’s Office in early July after serving in multiple roles over more than seven years, including her most recent position of Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor. Merrick has served Lee since day one of his administration and will transition to the private sector.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed legislation to expand the Education Freedom Scholarship Program (EFS), making scholarships available for 35,000 students in the 2026-27 school year. Tennessee’s landmark universal school choice program continues to experience strong demand, with a 99% renewal rate after its first year and more than 300 schools registered to participate.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. Bill Lee announced plans to convene a special legislative session of the Tennessee General Assembly to formally review the state’s congressional map following the renewed nationwide action around congressional representation.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Mark Stapleton to the Circuit Court for the 3rd Judicial District.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee marked the close of his final legislative session, which includes the successful passage of his $58.3 billion budget focused on strategic investments to strengthen Tennessee’s future.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee announced that the State of Tennessee has submitted a comprehensive proposal to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) positioning Oak Ridge as the premier site for a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. The project would further strengthen Tennessee’s role in securing America’s energy dominance by supporting DOE’s vision for full-cycle nuclear energy ecosystems that bolster the nuclear value chain by advancing safe, durable, and fiscally responsible solutions.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Judge Stacy Street to the Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern Section.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In recognition of the Volunteer State’s contributions to our nation as “The Original Frontier” throughout the America 250 celebration, Governor Bill Lee signed a proclamation designating March 2 – 6 as David Crockett Week in Tennessee. Concurrent with the Tennessee General Assembly’s resolution, the proclamation honors the life, legacy, and enduring influence of one of the state’s most iconic historical figures. Crockett’s life ended heroically on March 6, 1836, at the Battle of the Alamo