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PREVIEW: Gov. Lee 2024 State of the State Address
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following excerpts ahead of his sixth State of the State address that will be delivered tonight at 6 p.m. CST in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol.
Tennesseans are invited to view a preview video that highlights the state’s incredible success and bright future.
Holding Our Spot to Secure Tennessee’s Future
“Tennessee is a remarkable place with a richness of passionate people of all kinds, an unrivaled culture and deep-rooted traditions. We are also a state that is focused on opportunity, security and freedom for all of her people. So, in 2024, and frankly for the remainder of my time in office, I believe our job is to fortify that which has been built over the years, and to remember the work it took to get here.”
Advancement of Rural Opportunity
“Since day one, I’ve believed that Tennessee’s success can be measured in part by the strength of our rural communities. We’ve prioritized economic investment across rural counties and developed a workforce strategy that works for every Tennessean, and it’s paying off... rural Tennessee has become the center of opportunity.”
Legacy of Fiscal Responsibility & Economic Prosperity
“Now more than ever, people across our nation are turning to Tennessee as a model for economic prosperity – and it’s clear why. Over the past five years, Tennessee has been ranked as the fastest-growing economy of all 50 states, the number one state for fiscal stability, a top state for business, the second lowest-taxed state per capita, and the lowest debt state in America. Any state would envy the position that we’ve been in.”
Expanding Educational Choices for Tennessee Families
“There are thousands of parents in this state who know their student would thrive in a different setting, but the financial barrier is simply too high. It’s time that we change that. It’s time that parents get to decide – and not the government – where their child goes to school and what they learn…2024 is the year to make school choice a reality for every Tennessee family.”
“We have placed an unprecedented focus on public education, and I intend to continue that every year. We can give parents choice and support public schools at the same time. You’ll hear me say that over and over again – these two ideas are not in conflict.”
Protecting Tennessee Music
“From the birthplace of country music in Bristol to Nashville’s Music Row and Beale Street in Memphis, music has been woven into the fabric of our state since the very beginning. This year, together with members of the General Assembly, I’m proposing legislation to protect Tennessee’s rich musical heritage and ensure that no one can steal the voice of Tennessee artists…It’s only right that we lead the nation in this effort. Tennessee is the music capital of the world, and we intend to keep it that way.”
Tennesseans are invited to view a preview video that highlights the state’s incredible success and bright future.
Holding Our Spot to Secure Tennessee’s Future
“Tennessee is a remarkable place with a richness of passionate people of all kinds, an unrivaled culture and deep-rooted traditions. We are also a state that is focused on opportunity, security and freedom for all of her people. So, in 2024, and frankly for the remainder of my time in office, I believe our job is to fortify that which has been built over the years, and to remember the work it took to get here.”
Advancement of Rural Opportunity
“Since day one, I’ve believed that Tennessee’s success can be measured in part by the strength of our rural communities. We’ve prioritized economic investment across rural counties and developed a workforce strategy that works for every Tennessean, and it’s paying off... rural Tennessee has become the center of opportunity.”
Legacy of Fiscal Responsibility & Economic Prosperity
“Now more than ever, people across our nation are turning to Tennessee as a model for economic prosperity – and it’s clear why. Over the past five years, Tennessee has been ranked as the fastest-growing economy of all 50 states, the number one state for fiscal stability, a top state for business, the second lowest-taxed state per capita, and the lowest debt state in America. Any state would envy the position that we’ve been in.”
Expanding Educational Choices for Tennessee Families
“There are thousands of parents in this state who know their student would thrive in a different setting, but the financial barrier is simply too high. It’s time that we change that. It’s time that parents get to decide – and not the government – where their child goes to school and what they learn…2024 is the year to make school choice a reality for every Tennessee family.”
“We have placed an unprecedented focus on public education, and I intend to continue that every year. We can give parents choice and support public schools at the same time. You’ll hear me say that over and over again – these two ideas are not in conflict.”
Protecting Tennessee Music
“From the birthplace of country music in Bristol to Nashville’s Music Row and Beale Street in Memphis, music has been woven into the fabric of our state since the very beginning. This year, together with members of the General Assembly, I’m proposing legislation to protect Tennessee’s rich musical heritage and ensure that no one can steal the voice of Tennessee artists…It’s only right that we lead the nation in this effort. Tennessee is the music capital of the world, and we intend to keep it that way.”
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