Governor-Elect Marsha Blackburn Names Transition Committee Chairman

Gov-elect Blackburn taps familiar face to lead transition to state's highest office

Tennessee Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn already has some priorities for her administration, including a state DOGE review of spending, and the state House speaker wants to cap local property tax rates.

Governor-Elect Blackburn Names Stuart McWhorter Chairman of Transition Committee

Tennessee Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn announced Wednesday that Deputy Governor Stuart C. McWhorter will chair her gubernatorial transition committee as she prepares to take office after Tuesday's election victory. Blackburn announced the appointment Wednesday morning, saying McWhorter would oversee efforts to ensure a smooth transition between Governor Bill Lee's administration and her incoming administration.

Deputy Governor McWhorter To Lead Blackburn Transition

Tennessee Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn announced Deputy Governor Stuart C. McWhorter as the Transition Committee chairman. She said, “Deputy Governor McWh...

Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn names transition committee chairman

Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee's governor-elect, swiftly appointed Deputy Governor Stuart McWhorter as her transition team chairman.