Tennessee Launches “Do Your Part, Stay Apart” Campaign
March 26, 2020
Tennesseans join together to fight COVID-19
Nashville, TN – The State of Tennessee today launches a public service announcement campaign that urges all Tennesseans to adopt preventive health measures to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recognizes Wes Montooth for Excellence in Service
March 1, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has recognized Wes Montooth of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture with the Governor’s Excellence in Service Award. The biannual award recognizes outstanding state employees who elevate the way Tennessee State Government delivers services.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Wes Montooth and First Lady Maria Lee.
Tennessee Department of Education announces $50,000 Grant Funds 13,000 Books for Tennessee Students
February 29, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education was selected to receive $50,000 in grant funding from First Book’s OMG Books Awards to purchase 13,000 books for Tennessee students.
These books are intended to help develop a love of learning among students in Tennessee’s rural and distressed communities, in alignment with the department’s Best for All strategic plan and early literacy strategic priority, as well as Governor Bill Lee’s initiative to support rural counties across the state.
First Lady Maria Lee and Commissioner Penny Schwinn read to the students at the Tennessee Residence.
