Gov. Bill Lee

Tonight at 6 pm CT, I will deliver the State of the State address, celebrating TN’s place as “The Original Frontier” throughout America’s 250 years. Just like the continuous building of a more perfect union, the work of a frontiersman never stops—ours should not stop either.

Today, TN families are benefiting from the life-changing opportunity of education freedom. It’s time we extend that same opportunity to thousands of more children by doubling Education Freedom Scholarships to 40,000 this year. Learn more at TNeducationfreedom.com

Education freedom is already empowering parents & giving thousands of students opportunities to succeed. We should extend that same opportunity to more TN children by doubling scholarships to 40,000. Learn more at tneducationfreedom.com

Great to spend the afternoon in Jonesborough - TN’s oldest town & the Storytelling Capital of the World. @MariaLeeTN & I were glad to be back in Washington County as we continue reflecting on TN’s contributions to America. 🇺🇸

Great to visit historic Rogersville on our America 250 statewide tour. 🇺🇸 @MariaLeeTN & I have enjoyed meeting Tennesseans across our 95 counties, & Hawkins County is no exception.

Today, @MariaLeeTN & I visited Of One Accord Thrift Store in Hancock County to celebrate how the Volunteer Spirit has shaped America from our nation’s beginning. 🇺🇸 We are grateful for this incredible organization & the many Tennesseans who call Upper East TN home.

Honored to visit Decatur County on our America 250 tour & take part in the the TCAT Parsons ribbon cutting. 🇺🇸 We’ve invested $1 billion in TCATs across the state to ensure every Tennessean can skill up & settle down with a career in their hometown.

This afternoon, I met with TN workers & @Jobs4_TN staff in Henderson County. These men & women strengthen TN businesses & drive our economy, & we’re proud to celebrate their contributions to our nation during America’s 250th year. 🇺🇸

Great to visit Chester County High School & meet with CTE students during National Careers in Trades Week. As we celebrate America 250, we’re proud of the many TN students pursuing skilled trades across the state. 🇺🇸

Learn more at tneducationfreedom.com

Education Freedom Scholarships have seen soaring demand & served thousands of families in the program’s first year. Now, we have the opportunity to expand the program, growing the total number of seats to 40,000. Link: johnsoncitypress.com/news/366636/it…

Education freedom is changing the lives of thousands of TN children, & it’s time we grow the program to 40,000 scholarships to serve even more families. Hear from Memphis mom Arieale Munson about how school choice created life-changing opportunity for her son, Steven.

Happy Easter, Tennessee. God’s power to overcome darkness & resurrect eternal hope is the reason we celebrate today. @MariaLeeTN & I wish all Tennesseans a blessed Easter Sunday.

On Good Friday, we remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross & the redeeming love of God that makes all things new. @MariaLeeTN & I are grateful for the eternal hope that Easter brings, & we pray God’s richest blessings over you & your loved ones.

We thank @SecretaryWright for considering TN & look forward to a continued partnership with @POTUS to secure America's energy dominance, strengthen national security & create even greater opportunity for Tennesseans.

TN is the global epicenter of nuclear energy, & we're grateful for a new opportunity to lead the nation with a proposal to locate a @ENERGY Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus in Oak Ridge. Link: tn.gov/governor/news/…

Today, @MariaLeeTN & I enjoyed lunch with Tennesseans at @PratersBBQ in Warren County. As we celebrate America 250, we’re grateful for the small businesses that drive our economy & create TN jobs. 🇺🇸

Great to visit Savage Gulf State Park, the Grundy County stop on TN’s America 250 tour. 🇺🇸 We remain committed to prioritizing conservation by investing in @TennStateParks so that Tennesseans can enjoy our natural beauty & rich resources for generations to come.

Lionel Cable, Head of School at Memphis’ New Hope Christian, is right — parents know best. 2026 is the year to extend Education Freedom Scholarships to thousands more TN families & put parents back in the driver’s seat.

Great to be in Wayne County to meet with local Tennesseans & see TN’s unmatched natural beauty. As we continue our America 250 tour, we’re proud to celebrate the many ways TN has contributed to the fabric of our nation. 🇺🇸

Honored to join @MOVTenn’s annual prayer breakfast in Nashville. This incredible organization has given redemption to those coming out of prison across TN for decades, & I’m proud of its continued mission to show Christ’s love & restore hope for Tennesseans.