Gov. Bill Lee touts reduced number of distressed counties in Tennessee, stresses rural development The Citizen 4 years ago Tennessee now has 9 distressed counties, a decline from the 15 when Gov. Bill Lee took office in 2019. Source: The Daily News Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Gov. Bill Lee says it's time for all COVID-19 restrictions to be over in TennesseeDateApril 27, 2021In relation toLascassasCell phone data convinced Gov. Bill Lee to shut down Tennessee. This is what he saw.DateApril 3, 2020In relation toLascassasTennessee officials given authority to implement mask requirements after Lee signs orderDateJuly 4, 2020In relation toLascassas