Bill Lee

So far as we know, the Department of Correction followed exactly the protocol that was outlined and vetted and approved by the attorney general’s office.

The people of our state deserve to have those questions answered. And that’s what this investigation’s for.

It’s exactly why we will have a thorough, comprehensive review of what happened, so that we can know the answers that so many people want.

I hope that Tennessee governor Bill Lee’s decision to postpone the last execution scheduled for this year will give lawmakers time to consider the subject seriously.

There are a lot of questions.

I have ordered a pause on all executions for the remainder of the year.

There are a lot of questions. The people of our state deserve to have those questions answered.

It’s a tragedy, and it’s deeply disturbing that that has happened in this state. The people deserve better than that.

The people of Tennessee have determined that the death penalty is the appropriate penalty for the most heinous crimes in the state.

I will seek an independent investigation and pause all executions for the rest of 2026.

Carrying out a lawfully imposed sentence is among the State’s most serious responsibilities, and the people of Tennessee expect it to be done in a manner that is not only legal and constitutional, but is effective.

Tennessee has a really good chance at being one of two states in the running for the facility.

The Type One Energy project as the “next generation” in creating “abundant American energy.”

It is fitting that Nashville International Airport would bear the name of our state’s favorite daughter and greet travelers with the enduring legacy of Dolly’s music, generosity, faith, and kindness.

Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state.

It’s really important that we listen to business owners and we’re doing that and we’re hearing that.

I think we will take governors one at a time, and I don’t give advice to the next governor.

Not only will these partners fund 100% of the construction costs for these ‘choice’ lanes, but they’re going to offer the state an unprecedented concession payment that will provide billions of additional dollars beyond the project’s cost.

After deliberate consideration of Anthony Darrell Hines’ request for clemency, and after a thorough review of the case, I am upholding the sentence of the state of Tennessee and do not plan to intervene.

I take it very seriously and have in every case and will in every case going forward.

Join me in voting for Charlie Hatcher this Thursday, August 6.

Charlie Hatcher and I have been friends for 25 years.

You make certain that you protect the environment, protect the natural resources that we have, while also bringing economic growth.

It’s unclear how those will be distributed among states in the running for the project.