Bill Lee
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19596.3Global Dominance: 0.06%Bill Lee is the Governor of Tennessee, known for his support of conservative policies. Recently, he has been in the news for signing a law that allows students, except those without legal status, to receive financial assistance for private schooling, reflecting the state's increasing restrictions on educational access for undocumented children.
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Hatcher, endorsed by term-limited Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, handed the two-term incumbent an upset defeat.
Trump-backed incumbent ousted as GOP redraw reshapes battle for HouseUnited States· 2026-08-07
Lee, who has served in the role since 2019, is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.
Marsha Blackburn wins Tennessee GOP gubernatorial primary in 2026United States· 2026-08-07
Tennessee’s Republican governor put his weight behind Hatcher, citing a personal relationship between them.
Rep Andy Ogles loses Tennessee as million-dollar campaign floods raceUnited States· 2026-08-07
Hatcher was bolstered by his strong political ties in the state – including an endorsement from GOP Gov. Bill Lee in the final days of the primary.
Trump-backed Andy Ogles loses reelection bid and other Tennessee primary resultsUnited States· 2026-08-07
Fox News Digital reached out to the Tennessee Military Department and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for comment.
Tamboli's Pizza refuses Tennessee National Guard service, faces boycottUnited States· 2026-07-16
Tennessee’s Republican Gov. Bill Lee has embraced federal intervention in Memphis.
Second person in 4 days is fatally shot in Memphis by federal task force memberUnited States· 2026-07-09
Governor Bill Lee postponed Carruthers' execution for at least a year.
For 90 minutes, I watched an execution go horribly awry - Maria DeLiberato
New Zealand· 2026-06-02
Gov. Bill Lee participated in a roundtable discussion on public safety with President Donald Trump.
CBP seizes 178 kg of cocaine after Blackhawk intercepts Puerto Rico boatUnited States· 2026-05-29
The taskforce was launched last September by Tennessee’s Republican governor, Bill Lee, following an executive order by Trump.
Trump’s Memphis crime taskforce accused of using ‘immense force’ in intimidation campaign | Tennessee
United Kingdom· 2026-05-28
Gov. Bill Lee expressed strong concerns regarding the utility's response to the winter storm.
U.S. winter weather leads to flight cancellations and falling iguanas
Canada· 2026-02-01
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Sunday that state offices would be closed through Tuesday.
South encased in ice as winter storm turns deadly, more than 1M power outages reported across regionUnited States· 2026-01-26
Bill Lee is a retired forest service worker who is concerned about the degradation of the Shoshone National Forest due to staff cuts.
Reformaram-se e agora cuidam das florestas que Trump abandonou | Conservação da natureza
Portugal· 2025-12-24
Republican Gov. Bill Lee campaigned with Van Epps on Election Eve.
Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee special election for House seatUnited States· 2025-12-03
Van Epps won the Republican primary in October with endorsements from Trump and Gov. Bill Lee.
Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee special election, averting upsetUnited States· 2025-12-03
Republican Gov. Bill Lee showed up in support of Matt Van Epps.
Tennessee GOP seat unexpectedly competitive in Tuesday special electionUnited States· 2025-12-02
Governor Bill Lee called the reintroduction effort a milestone in ecological terms and a triumph of collaboration for all Tennesseans.
Uma ave rara, que desapareceu há 30 anos, pode voltar em breve ao Tennessee | BiodiversidadePortugal· 2025-11-29
Bill Lee is the Governor of Tennessee who was the target of Aftyn Behn's sit-in protest.
Resurfaced video shows Dem House candidate dragged from governor's office in 2019United States· 2025-11-27
Bill Lee, the Republican governor of Tennessee, welcomed the deployment of federal forces in Memphis with enthusiasm.
A Memphis, la peur et la colère des quartiers populaires, après le déploiement de forces fédérales
France· 2025-11-10
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced plans to set up a foreign direct investment office in Taiwan.
Taiwan, Tennessee ink trade MOU
Taiwan· 2025-10-22
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced plans to build a foreign direct investment office in Taiwan.
Tennessee to open investment office in TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-22Republican governor Bill Lee supports the use of national guard troops in Tennessee for federal crime crackdowns.
National guard troops in Illinois can remain but cannot be deployed yet, judge rules | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-11
Bill Lee, the Republican governor of the state, urged Tennessee residents to join in prayer for the families affected by the tragic accident.
Dans le Tennessee, les 18 disparus dans l’explosion d’une usine sont présumés mortsFrance· 2025-10-11
Tennessee governor Bill Lee posted on social media asking for prayers and confirming he is closely monitoring the situation.
US military plant explosion: ‘No survivors’ found after Tennessee blast; at least 18 presumed dead
India· 2025-10-11
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee wrote on X asking Tennesseans to join in prayer for the families impacted by the tragic incident.
ATF sends 'elite team' to Tennessee to investigate manufacturing plant explosionUnited States· 2025-10-11
Tennessee’s governor, Bill Lee, responded to the blast, urging prayers for the families impacted by the incident.
Nineteen people feared dead after blast at Tennessee munitions plant | TennesseeUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-10
Tennessee’s Republican governor, Bill Lee, welcomed the National Guard's presence in Memphis.
National guard remains in Chicago area as judge to rule on Trump deployment | ChicagoUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-09
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee stated that troops would be deputized by the US Marshals Service.
Jail Chicago mayor, Illinois governor, Trump saysTaiwan· 2025-10-08
Republican Gov. Bill Lee of Tennessee encourages Trump to send federal troops to Memphis over the objections of the city’s Democratic mayor.
Trump to cities: Drop deadUnited States· 2025-10-08
Republican Gov. Bill Lee endorsed Matt Van Epps in the primary race.
Trump-backed Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee GOP congressional primaryUnited States· 2025-10-08
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican, has supported the effort.
Trump deploys California National Guard to Oregon despite judge’s blockCanada· 2025-10-06
