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.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced key leadership transitions and appointments in the Governor’s office.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released his third nationwide Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) recruitment video, inviting out-of-state law enforcement officers and Tennesseans to join the ranks. The renewed effort follows two successful law enforcement pitches in 2021 and 2022.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee invited Tennessee families to save during the state’s three-month grocery tax suspension, starting tomorrow, August 1 through October 31.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the conclusion of the bipartisan Financial Stimulus Accountability Group (FSAG), highlighting the group’s work to support Tennessee’s economy and ensure the responsible stewardship of federal relief funds since April 2020, and launched the FSAG Tennessee Resiliency Plan data dashboard.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee invited Tennesseans to take advantage of back-to-school savings during this weekend’s July 28-30 traditional sales tax holiday.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – This week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee concluded his statewide “Build with Us Tour”, which celebrated the landmark Transportation Modernization Act and highlighted seven key infrastructure priorities across rural and urban Tennessee.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Shari Tayloe as District Attorney General for the 10th Judicial District to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of General Stephen Crump, effective immediately.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced appointments to the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council, recently created by Executive Order 101 to position Tennessee as a national leader for nuclear energy innovation and advancement.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order to position Tennessee to lead the nation as the best state for service members, veterans and their families to thrive.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced appointees to a series of key state boards and commissions.