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The governor of Tennessee is the head of government of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor is the only official in the Tennessee state government who is directly elected by the voters of the entire state.

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. [3]

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

Since becoming Governor in 2019, Governor Lee has focused on several priorities including a strong workforce, quality education, economic development, public safety, and supporting families, all with a particular focus on the accelerated transformation of rural Tennessee.

Governor (Birth–Death) Term of Office Party State of Birth Occupation Lt. Governor Notes 1 John Sevier (1745–1815) March 30, 1796 – September 23, 1801 Democratic-Republican: VA: Soldier, farmer None 2 Archibald Roane (1760–1819) September 23, 1801 – September 23, 1803 Democratic-Republican PA: Lawyer 1 John Sevier (1745–1815 ...

Jan 21, 2023 · Chief Justice Roger A. Page of the Tennessee Supreme Court administered the oath of office to Lee, swearing him in as the 50th governor of the Volunteer State. First Lady Maria Lee, who was ...

Dec 16, 2024 · Wielding arguably the most political power in state government, Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, is said to be weighing a gubernatorial bid, but remains undecided.

Jan 15, 2025 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that he will call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene a special session on Monday, January 27, to pass the Education Freedom Act. Additionally, the Governor will introduce a disaster relief legislative package addressing recovery needs for Hurricane Helene, as …

Jan 21, 2023 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee was sworn into his second term of office in Nashville on Saturday, touting his first term achievements in education, health care and rural economic development while calling out critics for “toxic incivility.”