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Gov. Lee, The Boring Company Unveil Transformative Underground Music City Loop Project

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
July 28, 2025
Nashville selected for Music City Loop: A zero-emissions high-speed transit system connecting downtown to BNA at zero cost to taxpayers NASHVILLE, TN - On July 28, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill… Read More

Gov. Lee Announces Leadership Transition in the Governor's Office

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
July 21, 2025
NASHVILLE, TN - On July 21, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Alec Richardson will depart the Governor’s office at the end of the month after serving in multiple roles over… Read More

Gov. Lee Announces Key Leadership Transition at TN Department of Health

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
July 11, 2025
NASHVILLE, TN - On July 11, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a key leadership transition at the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH). Dr. Ralph Alvarado, MD, FACP, will step down after… Read More

Gov. Lee Announces Key Appointment at Tennessee Department of Transportation

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
July 2, 2025
NASHVILLE, TN - On July 2, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Will Reid, P.E, as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), effective July 10.… Read More

Gov. Lee Announces Year-Long America 250 Celebration Across Tennessee

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
July 1, 2025
Unveils “The Original Frontier” theme, kicks off 95-county tour with events honoring Tennessee Agriculture NASHVILLE, TN - On July 1, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a… Read More

Photos: Gov. Lee Highlights Strategic Economic Development Trip to France

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
June 25, 2025
Announces Howmet expansion, visits Orano headquarters NASHVILLE, TN - On June 25, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart… Read More

Gov. Lee Announces Appointment to the Tennessee Claims Commission

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
June 24, 2025
NASHVILLE, TN - On June 24, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Josh Walker to the Tennessee Claims Commission for the Eastern Division. “I am proud to announce… Read More

Federal Disaster Declaration Approved for Tennessee Counties from April Storms

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
June 20, 2025
NASHVILLE, TN - On June 20, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced President Trump’s approval of his request for a Major Disaster Declaration, making FEMA Individual Assistance available… Read More

Gov. Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Strategic Economic Development Trip to France

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
June 13, 2025
NASHVILLE, TN - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart McWhorter will travel to France next week to attend the 55th International… Read More

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

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
June 11, 2025
NASHVILLE, TN - On June 11, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Jeff Holmes as interim commissioner for the Tennessee Department of General Services (DGS), effective June… Read More

Photos: Gov. Lee Signs Executive Order to Lead the Nation in Workforce Development

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
June 10, 2025
NASHVILLE, TN - On June 10, 2025, Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 109, ensuring Tennessee continues to lead the nation in workforce development by demonstrating an innovative strategy to… Read More

Gov. Lee Announces Departure of Deputy Governor and TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley After Nearly Seven Years of Statewide Leadership

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
June 6, 2025
NASHVILLE, TN - On June 06, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Deputy Governor and Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), Butch Eley, will step away from… Read More

Photos: Gov. Lee, First Lady Visit Tennessee National Guard Task Force Deployed in Middle East

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
May 16, 2025
NASHVILLE, TN - This week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee traveled to the Middle East to visit more than 700 Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 278th… Read More

Gov. Lee, TDOE Celebrate Successful Launch of Education Freedom Scholarship Program, Receives More than 33,000 Applications

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
May 15, 2025
Tennessee families encouraged to continue applying for program NASHVILLE, TN - On May 15, 2025, Governor Bill Lee announced that the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) received more than… Read More

Gov. Lee Signs Farmland Preservation Act Into Law

From: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
May 12, 2025
NASHVILLE, TN - On May 12, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Farmland Preservation Act, landmark legislation ensuring farms can be preserved for future generations. Upon passage into law… Read More