We are still expecting more severe weather to impact the state throughout the night.

👉Have multiple ways to receive warnings. Warning options should include ways that can wake you up if needed.

👉If you need shelter: tn.gov/tema/tennessee…

.First Lady Maria Lee & I invite you to join us for a #TennesseeServes Build Day in Clay County on Saturday, May 18.

Learn more & sign up to volunteer at: bit.ly/TNServesVolunt…

Happy State Employee Recognition Day, Tennessee.

Today & every day, we thank TN state employees for their dedication & service to Tennesseans across the Volunteer State.

As TN anticipates severe weather risk, stay weather aware & follow Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for key safety updates.

The ELVIS Act honors our rich music history while protecting future generations of TN artists & songwriters against AI. 🎺

Great to visit Brownsville to learn about the music that shaped West TN & the life & legacy of TN’s very own Tina Turner.

📍: Tina Turner Museum

TN's statewide ELVIS Act celebration continues at Memphis’ legendary Stax Museum.🎷

Blues, soul & rock n' roll changed music forever, & we're proud that these roots run deep in Memphis.

📍: Soulsville USA

Several waves of severe thunderstorms are expected through this week, including today, May 6. While each round has a potential for severe weather, Wednesday is currently expected to be the most impactful.

📣 Stay #WeatherAware with multiple ways to receive warnings.

This week, we’re celebrating the ELVIS Act from Bristol to Beale Street & beyond. 🪕

TN’s rich musical heritage is unrivaled, & we’re proud to make history as the first state to protect artists against emerging AI technology.

📍: Bristol’s Birthplace of Country Music Museum

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week in TN!

Teaching is more than a career - it’s a calling. As we recognize & celebrate teachers across the state, we remain committed to equipping educators with key supports to prepare students for success in the classroom & beyond.

Great to join Tennesseans & talented artists at the Christian & Gospel Music Museum Groundbreaking in Nashville.

No other state comes close to TN’s rich musical heritage, & we’re proud to celebrate the contributions of talented gospel artists & songwriters across the state.

Proud to sign the Protecting Children from Social Media Act into law.

Parents know best & we must empower them with tools to protect their kids online.

On the National Day of Prayer, we recognize the power of prayer & the impact it has on our lives, our communities & our relationship with God Himself.

Today, Maria & I invite all Tennesseans to join us in a voluntary day of prayer for our state & nation.

During Foster Care Month, we thank the foster families & caseworkers who provide essential care for children in need across our state.

We’ve invested in key supports for foster kids & their caregivers, & we remain committed to providing every TN child with a safe, loving home.

Today, we’re celebrating Small Business Appreciation Week by visiting with local business owners in downtown Lawrenceburg.

Small businesses are the heart & soul of TN, & we’re thankful for the many contributions they make to our state’s economic growth & prosperity.

Honored to join fellow governors in recognizing May as Jewish-American Heritage Month.

Our country has a long history of supporting Israel, & now more than ever, it’s important we stand in solidarity with the Nation of Israel & Jewish people around the world.

Tennessee will always protect women and children from federal overreach.

Our state has consistently pushed back on the Biden administration’s damaging federal policies that stand in opposition to years of progress made under Title IX, and we will continue to do so.

Grateful to meet with Consul-General of Japan, Shinji Watanabe at the State Capitol. 

Tennessee and Japan have shared strong economic and cultural roots for decades, and we’re thankful for their ongoing partnership with our state.

Honored to recognize the exceptional employees at the Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery & their work to honor the brave Tennesseans who have served our country by protecting the freedoms we hold dear.

During Small Business Appreciation Week, we celebrate TN small businesses & their contributions to our state’s booming economy, job creation & prosperity for Tennesseans.