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Additional Federal Assistance Granted to Tennessee Counties Recovering From Flooding

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
October 25, 2024
NASHVILLE, TN – On Oct 25th, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the approval of FEMA’s Direct Temporary Housing Assistance for survivors in six Northeast Tennessee counties impacted by… Read More

Helene Emergency Assistance Loans (HEAL) Program Underway For East Tennessee

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
October 24, 2024
Impacted Counties May Opt-In To Receive Immediate Financial Relief From $100M Fund. Nashville, TN – On Oct 24th, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee shared additional guidance on how communities… Read More

Gov. Lee Announces Helene Emergency Assistance Loans (HEAL) Program

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
October 10, 2024
HEAL funds $100 million in immediate financial relief for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene Nashville, TN – On Oct 10th, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee unveiled the Helene Emergency… Read More

Gov. Lee Announces Tax Relief for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
October 9, 2024
NASHVILLE, TN – On Oct 9th, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Revenue announced four tax relief measures for Tennessee businesses and individuals affected by Hurricane… Read More

Federal Disaster Declaration Granted to Additional Tennessee Counties Recovering From Flooding

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
October 9, 2024
Nashville, TN – On Oct 9th, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced three more counties have been approved for FEMA’s Public Assistance program. The program is now available to eligible… Read More

Gov. Lee, First Lady Maria Lee Highlight Opportunities for Tennesseans to Serve Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
October 7, 2024
NASHVILLE, TN – On Oct 7th, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee highlighted resources available for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene and ways Tennesseans can… Read More

Gov. Lee Provides Update on Multi-Agency Response to Hurricane Helene

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
October 3, 2024
Nashville, TN – As communities in Northeast Tennessee continue to experience significant impacts from Hurricane Helene, Governor Bill Lee provided another update on the State of… Read More

Video: Gov. Lee Meets with Survivors, First Responders and Volunteers in Greene and Cocke Counties

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
October 3, 2024
NASHVILLE, TN – On Oct 3rd, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee traveled to Greene and Cocke counties to survey storm damage on the ground and meet with survivors, first responders and volunteers following… Read More

Federal Disaster Declaration Granted to Counties Recovering From Flooding in Northeast Tennessee

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
October 2, 2024
Nashville, TN – On Oct 2nd, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced approval of his request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration, making recovery assistance available to eight… Read More

Photos: Gov. Lee Surveys Damage, Meets with Impacted Communities in East Tennessee

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
October 1, 2024
NASHVILLE, TN. – On Oct 1st, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee traveled to East Tennessee to survey storm damage on the ground and meet with local officials and victims following severe weather and… Read More

Winfield Dunn, 43rd Governor of Tennessee, Passes Away

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
September 28, 2024
Dunn served as Governor from 1971 to 1975 NASHVILLE, TN - On September 28, 2024, at the Dunn family’s request, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s office shared that Governor Winfield Dunn… Read More

Gov. Lee Announces Results of Moccasin Bend Archaeological Review

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
September 26, 2024
State of Tennessee will not move forward with plans for a new psychiatric hospital on site NASHVILLE, TN - On September 26, 2024, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced that the State of Tennessee will… Read More

Gov. Lee Announces Key Leadership Transition at TN Department of General Services

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
September 16, 2024
NASHVILLE, TN – On Sep 16th, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the appointment of Matt Van Epps as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of General Services (DGS), effective October 1. Van… Read More

Gov. Lee Announces Appointments to Key Boards and Commissions - September 13, 2024

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
September 13, 2024
Nashville, TN – On Sep 13th, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced appointees to a series of key state boards and commissions. “I’m pleased to appoint these highly-qualified… Read More

Gov. Lee Announces Judicial Appointments - September 10, 2024

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
September 10, 2024
NASHVILLE, TN – On Sep 10th, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced three key judicial appointments. “I am proud to announce the appointment of these highly qualified individuals and value… Read More