🏛️ Structure of Tennessee State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently Bill Lee).
Other elected officials: Secretary of State (appointed by the General Assembly), Treasurer, and Comptroller of the Treasury.
Legislative Branch
Tennessee General Assembly: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (99 members) and the Senate (33 members).
Speaker of the House of Representatives - Tennessee General Assembly
Judicial Branch
Led by the Tennessee Supreme Court, with the Court of Appeals, Court of Criminal Appeals, and Circuit, Chancery, and General Sessions Courts.
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
Tennessee Secretary of State (Elections Division): Oversees voter registration, election security, and candidate filings.
Register to Vote
Elections & Voting Info
Tennessee Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.
Voter Guide Portal
📊 Key Political Issues in Tennessee
Public Education Funding and Teacher Pay
Infrastructure Development, Including Roads and Bridges
Access to Healthcare and Medicaid Expansion
Economic Development and Workforce Training
Criminal Justice Reform and Public Safety
Environmental Conservation and Land Use
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of Tennessee: Promotes informed and active civic participation.
Tennessee Conservation Voters: Advocates for environmental preservation and climate action.
Tennessee Justice Center: Focused on healthcare and social justice advocacy.
📰 Stay Informed
The Tennessean: Covers statewide politics and government.
Tennessee Lookout: Nonprofit newsroom focusing on state issues and policy.
WPLN News (Nashville Public Radio): Offers in-depth reporting on Tennessee politics and policy.
📚 Educational Resources
Tennessee State Library and Archives: Provides access to historical and government records.
Tennessee State Library Website
BallotPedia Tennessee: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.
Ballotpedia Tennessee
📱 Useful Tools and Apps
Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.
CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.