Deputy Governor, TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley 'Stepping Away' From Position

Tennessee deputy governor to leave Lee administration

Deputy Gov. Butch Eley has been part of Gov. Bill Lee’s administration for almost seven years.

Deputy Governor, TDOT Commissioner steps away after seven years

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Governor Bill Lee announced Friday that Deputy Governor and Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Butch Eley is stepping away from his role in the third quarter of 2025 after nearly seven years of leadership. Eley has been a key figure in advancing infrastructure, financial stewardship and government modernization across the state, according to a news release. “It has been the honor of a life…

Gov. Lee announces departure of Deputy Governor and TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley

Gov. Lee Announces Departure of Deputy Governor and TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley After Nearly Seven Years of Statewide Leadership NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Deputy Governor and Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), Butch Eley, will step away from his role in the third quarter of 2025 after nearly seven years of leadership in Governor Lee’s cabinet and a distinguished tenure i…

Deputy Governor, TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley 'stepping away' from position

After seven years, Butch Eley plans to 'step away' from his role to focus on family and ensure a smooth transition, per Governor Lee's announcement.