Gov. Lee Calls Out “Toxic Incivility” In Second Inaugural Speech

Lee will give his State of the State address next week.


Gov. Bill Lee takes the oath of office for his second term from Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court Roger Page. (Photo: John Partipilo)

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