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William Byron Lee (born October 9, 1959) is an American businessman and politician who has served as the 50th governor of Tennessee since 2019. [1] [2] A member of the Republican Party, Lee was president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Lee Company, a business operated by his family, from 1992 to 2016.
Gov. Bill Lee speaks during a press conference at the end of session at Tennessee Capitol in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, April 25, 2024.
The governor of Tennessee is the head of government of the U.S. state of Tennessee.. Tennessee has had 50 governors, including the incumbent, Bill Lee. [1] Seven governors (John Sevier, William Carroll, Andrew Johnson, Robert Love Taylor, Gordon Browning, Frank G. Clement, and Buford Ellington) have served non-consecutive terms.
Though political experience is helpful for running for governor, it has never been a requirement. Bill Lee, for example, prior to his governorship never held office. Bredesen and Haslam were both mayors: Bredesen as mayor of Nashville from 1991 to 1999 [24] and Haslam as mayor of Knoxville from 2003 to 2010. [25]
Gov. Bill Lee will outline his priorities for the year when he delivers his sixth State of the State address Monday night before the Tennessee General Assembly. Watch it live here.
Gov. Bill Lee and Republican leaders announced the three-day special session on Wednesday morning. Lawmakers will consider a $450 million disaster relief package, along with school choice and ...
The morning after Lee’s RNC speech, Testerman posted on social media that, "choosing to not fully fund public schools in your state when you have funds on hand is indeed a civil rights issue.”
Jul 16, 2024; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivers remarks during the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum. The second day of the RNC focused on ...