Gov. Bill Lee doubles down on requests for federal assistance after ...
WEB21 hours ago · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is asking President Joe Biden to expedite federal funds for Hurricane Helene relief. Expedited funding already has been approved in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina, but not the flood-ravaged counties in East Tennessee. Lee declared a State of Emergency in Tennessee Sept. 27, …
'1,000 year event': Governor Lee, senators gave an update on …
WEB16 hours ago · Posted. In a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Governor Bill Lee addressed the recovery efforts in Tennessee after Helene's tragic impact. Lee said there are over 200 National Guardsmen helping ...
Gov. Bill Lee asks for 'Major Disaster Declaration' from FEMA and ...
WEB4 days ago · Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 105, declaring a state of emergency to help facilitate resources to recover from the storms.
Gov. Lee declares state of emergency, requests FEMA assistance …
WEB4 days ago · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has declared a state of emergency after catastrophic flooding hit swaths of East Tennessee courtesy of Hurricane Helene. Helene dumped dozens of ...
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, officials survey Helene flood damage
WEB4 days ago · 0:30. Gov. Bill Lee and other state and federal officials traveled to northeast Tennessee on Saturday to survey catastrophic flood damage in several counties in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene ...
Governor Lee surveys flood damage in East Tennessee - WKRN …
WEB13 hours ago · Updated: Oct 1, 2024 / 05:54 PM CDT. UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee along with other state and local officials spent the day in the areas worst hit by flooding caused ...
Flash Report #3 Hurricane Helene - TN.gov
WEB5 days ago · Flash Report #3 Hurricane Helene. KEY HIGHLIGHTS. Gov. Bill Lee has declared a State of Emergency through Executive Order 105. Duke Energy Officials have confirmed that the Walters Dam has not failed. Cocke County continues to tell residents who live along the river to evacuate. Individuals …
Governor Bill Lee speaks after touring historic flooding | wbir.com
WEB4 days ago · FILE - Gov. Bill Lee responds questions during a news conference after a bill signing ceremony Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — State leaders went to the site of ...
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WEBSep 10, 2024 · – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the appointment of Matt Van Epps as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of General Services (DGS), effective October 1. Van Epps will succeed Christi Branscom, who will step down on September 30 after nearly six years of service to Tennesseans.
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WEBSep 13, 2024 · Gov. Lee Appoints Jeff Rader as Special Judge in Fourth Judicial District. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Jeff Rader as Special Judge in the Fourth Judicial District for Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier Counties.