NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced approval of his federal emergency assistance request, which will support ten counties impacted by tornadoes and severe storms on March 31 and April 1.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is requesting federal emergency assistance for ten counties impacted by the tornadoes and severe storms that took 15 lives and caused significant damage across the state on March 31 and April 1.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, one week after the tragic shooting at The Covenant School, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally, Speaker Cameron Sexton and legislative leadership announced additional actions to strengthen safety at public and private schools across Tennessee. These measures include enhanced legislation and funding to place an armed security guard at every Tennessee public school, boost physical school security at public and private schools, and provide additional mental health resources for Tennesseans.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will travel to West Tennessee to survey storm damage and meet with local officials, following severe weather and tornadoes across the state. Accompanied by Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Director Patrick Sheehan and state officials, the Governor will view damage from the air and visit impacted communities in Tipton and McNairy counties.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee addressed Tennesseans following the tragic shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Ford Motor Company will mark significant progress on construction at the historic BlueOval City complex in West Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recognized March 2-6 as Read Across America Week and proclaimed it Literacy Month in Tennessee, highlighting the Administration’s continued work to strengthen literacy and prepare young readers for success.

Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee delivered his fifth State of the State address and presented budget and legislative priorities for the upcoming year to a joint session of the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following excerpts ahead of his fifth State of the State address that will be delivered tonight at 6 p.m. CT in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Dwight E. Tarwater to the Tennessee Supreme Court and Matthew Wilson to the Court of Criminal Appeals, Western Section.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement:

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced he will deliver his fifth State of the State address to the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans on Monday, February 6 at 6 p.m. CT. The joint session will take place in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee addressed Tennesseans during his second inauguration at 11 a.m. CT on Legislative Plaza. His remarks as prepared for delivery are below:

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following speech excerpts ahead of his second inauguration that will be delivered during an 11 a.m. CT ceremony on Legislative Plaza:

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennesseans are invited to join the inaugural ceremony and worship service for Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s second inauguration on January 21, 2023.