PHOTOS: Gov. Lee Concludes Statewide America 250 Tour

Official release

PHOTOS: Gov. Lee Concludes Statewide America 250 Tour

Monday, June 01, 2026 | 04:33pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee concluded a year-long, statewide America 250 tour themed “Tennessee: The Original Frontier,” highlighting the iconic people, places, and events that define Tennessee’s contributions to America. Over the last year, Gov. Lee visited all 95 counties to commemorate this milestone with Tennesseans across the state.

The tour concluded in Van Buren County at the same venue where Gov. Lee held his first gubernatorial campaign event in 2017, marking a return to the place where his statewide journey began.

“Over the past year, Maria and I have traveled from Mountain City to Memphis, and we’ve been reminded that our state’s greatest strength is its people,” said Gov. Lee. “As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, Tennesseans can take pride in the Volunteer Spirit carried forward in the individuals, communities, and stories that have helped shape our nation from the very beginning.”

Photos may be viewed and downloaded here.

Tennessee’s America 250 poster and official logo may be downloaded here.

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