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

08/05/2009 Tennessee Joins Top U.S. Electric Vehicle Plan The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today said that Tennessee is one of five states participating in what is being described as “the largest deployment of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure ever undertaken.” The State of Tennessee’s role in the project is an outgrowth of Governor Ph... more 07/22/2009 Major General Gus L. Hargett Announces Military Retirement Plans Governor Phil Bredesen today announced the retirement of Major General Gus L. Hargett, Jr. as Tennessee’s Adjutant General and Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Military. The retirement is effective on December 31, 2009. Hargett’s retirement culminates a military career spanning almost ... more 07/22/2009 Bredesen Names Appointments to Boards and Commissions Governor Phil Bredesen has appointed 135 men and women to serve on 64 state boards and commissions. “I appreciate the willingness of these Tennesseans to serve the state through its boards and commissions,” said Bredesen. “I am confident they have the skills, experience and knowledge necessar... more To view the documents in PDF format on this page, you will need to download and install Adobe Reader. Back to School 07/23/2009 As a parent, I know that back-to-school season is one of the busiest times of the year. Parents all across the state are making preparations to ensure their students have a smooth start to the sch... more