Phil Bredesen has built a reputation for effective leadership in the arenas of business and government.

05/11/2009 Application Deadline Nears for Recovery Act Grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities As part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009, the National Park Service is awarding grants of up to $2.5 million to preserve the buildings and infrastructure of historically black colleges and universities. The goal of this program is to make historic properties on these campuses... more 05/07/2009 Bredesen Names Appointments to Boards and Commissions NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today named appointments to 23 state boards and commissions. “The state of Tennessee is very fortunate to have citizens like these 41 men and women who are willing to serve the state through its boards and commissions,” Bredesen said. “They will be valuable... more 05/01/2009 Bredesen Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Four Tennessee Counties Governor Phil Bredesen has asked President Obama to declare Rutherford, McMinn, Sequatchie and Benton Counties as federal disaster areas following the severe weather, high-winds and tornadoes that struck those counties on April 10. Should this request for public assistance be granted, the federal... more To view the documents in PDF format on this page, you will need to download and install Adobe Reader. Read to a Child 04/30/2009 Dear fellow Tennessean: The love of reading is one of the greatest gifts a child can receive and a key component in ensuring a solid foundation for learning. That’s why I proclaimed April “Read ... more