Bill Lee

Bill Lee is a seventh-generation Tennessean and the 50th Governor of Tennessee. Since becoming Governor in 2019, Governor Lee has focused on several priorities including quality education, economic development, public safety, and supporting families, all with a particular focus on the accelerated transformation of rural Tennessee.  

Under his leadership, Tennessee has strengthened career and technical training, expanded school choice, passed the most pro-life legislation in the country, achieved meaningful criminal justice reform, cut taxes, and sharpened the effectiveness of government. 

Additionally, Tennessee was named the number one best fiscally managed state in the country, the best business climate in the U.S., number one in the nation for advanced industry job growth and the best state for small business growth. Since Governor Lee took office, the state has garnered 272 project commitments to create almost 40,000 jobs and $12.9 billion in capital investments, with Amazon, FedEx-Logistics, Smile Direct Club, Icee, General Motors, Mitsubishi and dozens of other companies choosing to invest in Tennessee’s business-friendly environment.