TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jan 10, 2025

Due to a winter storm and the threat of hazardous travel conditions, Gov. Bill Lee closed state offices today. State courts were also closed and no opinions were released. State services offered online remain available, and state employees who can work from home have continued to do so. At Lee's direction, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) issued a state of emergency to provide regulatory relief ahead of the storm, which is expected to impact the state through Saturday afternoon, according to a press release from the governor's office. TEMA is working with local, regional and state partners to support readiness actions and resource requests. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is urging residents to exercise caution and avoid non-essential travel.