Gov. Lee delivers State of the State address

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivered his fifth State of the State address to the General Assembly on Monday night.

“Tennessee is leading the nation, and I look forward to sharing my budget and legislative priorities for the upcoming year that will ensure we remain a standard bearer for opportunity, security and freedom,” Lee said in a statement. “I believe our state’s best days are ahead, and together with the General Assembly, we will continue working to make life better for all Tennesseans.”

The joint session of the state House and Senate convened at 6 p.m. in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol.