Tag Archives: Governor Bill Lee

Governor Bill Lee said it is important to show gratitude to those who have protected the freedoms of America. The Veterans Day ceremony at Alvin C. York State Historic Park Thursday honored the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and highlighted the life of Fentress native Sergeant Alvin York. Lee said in what seems to be a ... Read More »

One local Tennessee Education Association member says state leaders need to change the BEP formula to fully fund school positions. Governor Bill Lee has called for a review of the state education funding formula also known as the BEP formula. Overton County Education Association President Jennifer Eilender said the current formula causes inequalities among schools. “If you’re just going to put ... Read More »

House Speaker Cameron Sexton said he is willing to work with Governor Bill Lee to bring Ford to the Memphis Regional Megasite. Ford Motor Company selected the industrial park for a $5.6 billion manufacturing campus. Sexton said Lee’s called special session will address the incentives involved. “The governor is the one that worked out the deal, and if he says ... Read More »

A new coalition in Tennessee is aiming to mitigate flood damage throughout the state by calling for better preparedness and more legislative action. The group called Flood Ready Tennessee is made up of elected officials, homeowners, small business owners, faith leaders, and community members. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said that he joined the group because he believes there is ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland School Leaders want the governor to allow a certain number of school COVID days to deal with possible closures. Representative Ryan Williams said that some school districts statewide are using their snow days while they navigate the rise of cases. UC School leaders asked Williams for help. Williams said that he and school leaders proposed an idea that ... Read More »

House Speaker Cam Sexton said Governor Bill Lee’s Executive Order issued Monday averted the immediate need for a special called legislative session. “Gov. Lee’s executive order issued today is good news in affirming a parent’s right to make healthcare decisions for their children,” Sexton said. “I am hopeful this order can be extended further by curtailing the power of the ... Read More »

A highlight of the 2021 Economic Development Conference: rural economic development. Economic Development VP for The Highlands Economic Partnership Stephen Crook attended the conference Thursday afternoon. He said he was pleased to hear much discussion on a topic that will benefit the Upper Cumberland in a variety of ways. “Right now we’ve got an opportunity to seize on relocating tech ... Read More »

Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris has been elected the president of the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association. Farris received the majority vote of the 95 Sheriffs of Tennessee during the 2021 Fall Conference & 50th Anniversary. Farris said it is an honor to be elected to the position. “It’s one thing to serve your community and the people that know you and ... Read More »

Governor Bill Lee said that he wants to ramp up the tourism industry both across the state and in the Upper Cumberland at his visit to Jackson County on Thursday afternoon. Lee said after tourism took a hit during the pandemic, the state has invested a lot into the industry. This includes the many state parks located in rural communities ... Read More »

Governor Bill Lee will be in attendance for White County’s Freedom Celebration on Friday. Lee will be making two other Upper Cumberland stops on Friday, including Rock Island and Smithville. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said it was perfect timing for a stop from the Governor on 4th of July weekend. “It’s a great honor, we’re glad, ” Robinson ... Read More »