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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Dec 5, 2025

Lee Beaman, the former Nashville car dealership owner nominated by President Donald Trump to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) board of directors, faced a Senate committee this week, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports. Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn introduced Beaman to the committee, saying, “He brings decades of experience in business leadership, community service and organizational governance with him to fill this role at the TVA.” Democrats on the committee questioned Beaman about his ties to Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles. Beaman previously served as Ogles’ campaign treasurer, though he denied holding the position when senators said disclosures were made. Knox News also reports on the hearing. Beaman must still face a committee vote before his nomination can go to the full Senate. If confirmed, his term would expire in 2030.