Tennessee always has a nice smooth transition of power and today was no different. Except this year it was moved indoors. I thank my correspondent for submitting pictures so that we are able to document the process for you the readers of #TheMegaBullhornofTruth the transition from one Bill (Haslam) to another Bill (Lee).
TN Seventh District Congressman Dr. Mark Green and his Wife
TN First District Congressman Dr. Phil Roe talking with Honey and Senator Lamar Alexander
Fourth District Congressman Dr. Scott Desjarlais talking with Senator Marsha Blackburn and her husband.
TN Third District Congressman Chuck Fleischmann
Former United States Majority Leader Dr. Bill Frist
Former Governor Phil Bredesen and Former Governor Don Sundquist. Wonder if they discussed Marsha’s thumping of ole Phil in November?
Blount County State Senator Art Swann and Roane County/Loudon County State Rep. Kent Calfee
State Rep. John Mark Windle (Blue suit) scans the room. Windle was on the committee that brought Governor Elect Lee into the War Memorial Building.
Lt. Governor Randy McNally and House Speaker Glen Casada
the platform
Governor’s Row from left to right Mrs. Betty and Governor Winfield Dunn, Mrs. Honey and Senator Lamar Alexander, Mrs. Martha and Governor Don Sundquist and Mrs. Andrea Conte and Governor Phil Bredesen.
Bill Haslam has his last word as Governor.
Bill Lee takes the Oath of Office.
TN Governor Bill Lee delivers his remarks.
and NOW, Bill Lee is Governor of Tennessee.