Gov. Bill Lee
@GovBillLee
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50th Governor of Tennessee
State of Tennessee
Joined January 2019
This week marks the beginning TN’s America 250 Celebration. Throughout the next year, we’ll join Tennesseans across all 95 counties to highlight the iconic people, places & events that define the Volunteer State's contribution to America. 🇺🇸 . Link:
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Today, @HitachiEnergy announced plans to expand their manufacturing operations in West Tennessee, which will create 100 new jobs. I’m grateful for their continued investment and commitment to creating greater opportunity for Tennesseans.
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Agriculture is TN’s top industry, and it was great to join @AgLaunch at Mid South Family Farms to see firsthand how our farmers are driving innovation.
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The FFA Ham Breakfast at @TNStateFair is a Tennessee tradition & we were honored to welcome @SecRollins to celebrate the Trump Administration’s commitment to strengthening farmland preservation & supporting our agriculture industry. #America250
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Tennesseans know that our farmland is our national security, our economic future & our children's heritage. I was grateful to welcome @SecRollins to @TNStateFair & appreciate her leadership to defend America’s farmland from foreign adversaries & protect our food supply.
🚨BIG NEWS for American Farmers!. I just announced in Lebanon, TN - effective immediately - American farmland will NO LONGER use taxpayer dollars to build solar farms. Millions of acres of prime farmland is left unusable so Green New Deal subsidized solar panels can be built.
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RT @TNFarmBureau: The 10th Annual Tennessee State Fair FFA Ham Breakfast has already been a hit! Appreciate @GovBillLee joining the FFA cel….
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First Lady @MariaLeeTN and I had a great time welcoming Tennesseans to the Tennessee State Fair!. Since 1855, the State Fair has celebrated TN’s volunteer spirit & showcases our agricultural contributions to America. 🇺🇸 #America250
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Congratulations to @BarrettRifles on their expansion in Rutherford County. Barrett has made significant investments in TN’s skilled workforce for decades & I’m proud to welcome nearly 200 new jobs that will create greater opportunity for families across our state.
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Welcome to Knoxville, @SouthwestAirlines!. From the @GreatSmokyNPS to @ORNL & much more, East TN has emerged as a top travel destination & business hub. These new nonstop flights will be a game changer for @flyknoxville travelers.
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The low-cost airline company will begin service in Knoxville in March.
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We were honored to welcome @usedgov Secretary Linda McMahon to East TN this week. @EDSecMcMahon understands that states are leading the way in education innovation, & I look forward to TN’s continued partnership with the Trump Administration on literacy, school choice & more.
Spent the morning in Tennessee at @GOESeagles to learn about the Volunteer State’s emphasis on early literacy development!
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In the face of tragedy, there is great hope in seeing how Tennesseans step up to serve their neighbors. I’m grateful for this Tennessean’s selfless act of bravery that saved a life & truly demonstrates the spirit of the Volunteer State.
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A woman driving on the interstate was frozen in her seat when floodwater currents picked up her vehicle and carried it toward deeper water.
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I also commend @myTDOT for mobilizing their emergency service crews swiftly to assist Tennesseans & reopen roads as quickly & safely as possible after record flooding in the area.
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.@MariaLeeTN & I are praying for all Tennesseans impacted by significant flooding in Hamilton County. I thank local law enforcement & first responders for their quick action & urge Tennesseans to use caution, heed warnings & monitor the weather forecast.
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RT @TennesseeEMA: Don’t underestimate the power of water. Stay #WeatherReady by having multiple ways to receive alerts about conditions a….
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ICYMI: I joined @mattmurphyshow to discuss the @BoringCompany's Music City Loop project, which comes at zero-cost to taxpayers & represents Tennessee's innovative, fiscally responsible approach to infrastructure challenges that will advance transportation in our state.
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Since the early 1920’s, the Knoxville Smokies have played a significant role in TN’s rich baseball history. It was great to visit their new home at Covenant Health Park, which is driving continued growth in downtown Knoxville. #America250
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Since 1933, the Norris Dam has demonstrated TN’s spirit of innovation by creating economic development & strengthening our power grid. One of TN’s first & oldest state parks, we celebrate this historic Campbell Co. landmark that drives tourism today. #America250
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I’m grateful to the Trump Administration for its leadership to Make America Healthy Again, and thank our grocery retailers, convenience stores, food producers, and beverage manufacturers for working to ensure that healthier choices reach every community across our state.
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Tennessee is leading the nation in innovative solutions to enhance quality of life, and that’s why we’re working to ensure SNAP fulfills its intended purpose of promoting nutritious food options and reducing chronic health conditions for low-income families.
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Meta didn’t just rally off the lows in 2022, it exploded in a lockout rally that most retail traders never had a chance to join. Here’s how institutions engineered the move from the bottom. .
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For more than half a century, the Museum of Appalachia in Anderson County has been home to some of East TN’s most treasured artifacts & stories. Thanks to the Irwin Family & museum team for their commitment to preserving this important part of TN’s heritage. #America250
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