Gov. Lee Announces Fewest Distressed Counties in Tennessee History
Press Release
Issues: Infrastructure Economy and Fiscal
"In 2019, we began an administration-wide mission to expand opportunity for Tennesseans in rural areas, and our strategic workforce and infrastructure investments have resulted in an historic reduction of our state's distressed counties. What happens in rural Tennessee matters to all of Tennessee. As Tennessee experiences unprecedented economic growth and job creation, we'll continue our work to prioritize rural communities so that Tennesseans in every county can thrive."
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