Gov. Bill Lee gave his annual address before the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, laying out some of his policy priorities related to workforce development, energy and the environment — while promoting partnerships with Metro officials and the city’s private sector.
Lee took to the podium at Belmont University Tuesday morning, first paying gratitude to the office of Mayor Freddie O’Connell.
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