NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Deputy Governor and General Counsel Lang Wiseman announced his intent to return to the private sector. Wiseman was appointed to Gov. Lee's cabinet in 2019 and will remain on board to assist the transition of duties.
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Read full storyThursday, August 26, 2021 | 12:41pm
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Amazon officials announced today that the company will establish a new, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Clarksville.
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Read full storyMonday, August 16, 2021 | 03:01pm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 84 to give parents the ability to opt their child out of a local mask mandate enacted by a school or health board.
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Read full storyFriday, August 13, 2021 | 01:14pm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced key appointments to the Board of Parole and judicial positions across the state.
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Read full storyWednesday, August 11, 2021 | 08:36am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Education announced the districts and schools earning the 2020-21 Tennessee Excellence in Civics Education and unveiled the Governor’s Civics Seal at McConnell Elementary in Hamilton County. The 53 schools and three districts receiving this designation will be recipients of the Governor’s Civics Seal, which recognizes schools and districts that prioritize teaching the nation’s history and civics values.
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Read full storyWednesday, August 04, 2021 | 09:00am
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Oldcastle APG leaders announced today that the company will expand operations in Clarksville, creating 45 new jobs.
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Read full storyTuesday, August 03, 2021 | 03:30pm
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Whisper Aero officials announced today that the company will establish new operations and locate its headquarters in Crossville.
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Read full storyMonday, August 02, 2021 | 12:42pm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn announced the Spring 2019 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) state-level results. This is the first set of state-level data related to student academic achievement available since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Read full storyThursday, July 29, 2021 | 09:00am
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Kaiser Aluminum officials announced today that the company will relocate its corporate headquarters from Foothill Ranch, Calif. to Franklin, Tenn.
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Read full storyTuesday, July 27, 2021 | 09:00am
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today that 54 counties will receive ThreeStar grants. In total, TNECD is awarding $2.4 million in funding to Tennessee communities through this round of the ThreeStar grant program.
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Read full storyMonday, July 26, 2021 | 09:00am
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Integrated Biometric Technology, LLC (IBT) officials announced today that the company will establish new operations and locate its corporate headquarters in Franklin.
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Read full storyThursday, July 22, 2021 | 08:05am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee convened the Law Enforcement Training Advisory Council to discuss progress on improving information sharing and increasing officer training, amid a national surge in violent crime.
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Read full storyWednesday, July 21, 2021 | 10:00am
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Vi-Jon officials announced today that the company will expand operations in Smyrna, investing $45 million and creating 64 new jobs in Rutherford County.
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Read full storyTuesday, July 20, 2021 | 09:00am
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Chewy, Inc. officials announced today that the company will establish a new regional e-commerce fulfillment center in Wilson County, creating 1,200 new jobs.