Tennessee Governor's Cabinet

Cabinet of the State of Tennessee
Seal of the State of Tennessee
Advisory overview
HeadquartersNashville, Tennessee
Employees30 members:
  • 22 commissioners
  • 1 director
  • 7 other officials
Advisory executive
Websitewww.tn.gov

The Cabinet of the State of Tennessee is an advisory body that oversees the executive branch of Tennessee state government. Members, titled "commissioners" are appointed by the governor--not subject to the approval of the General Assembly--and oversee various government departments and agencies. Each works with the governor to implement his policy goals within their area of expertise. Departments, and therefore commissioners, are often rearranged by newly elected governors.[1] Additionally, several members of the governor's staff often participate in Cabinet meetings and discussions.[2]

Current Cabinet

Under incumbent Governor Bill Lee, there are 30 members of the Governor's Cabinet: 22 commissioners, the Director of TennCare, and 7 members of the Governor's staff.[2]

Current Cabinet
Name Title Department
Joseph Williams Chief of Staff Office of the Governor
Brandon Gibson Chief Operating Officer Office of the Governor
Michael Hendrix Policy Director Office of the Governor
Casey Sellers Communications Director Office of the Governor
John DeBerry Senior Advisor Office of the Governor
Erin Merrick Chief Counsel Office of the Governor
Alec Richardson Senior Advisor and Director of External Affairs Office of the Governor
Charlie Hatcher Commissioner Department of Agriculture
Margie Quin Commissioner Department of Children's Services
Carter Lawrence Commissioner Department of Commerce and Insurance
Frank Strada Commissioner Department of Correction
Brad Turner Commissioner Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Stuart McWhorter Commissioner Department of Economic and Community Development
Lizzette Reynolds Commissioner Department of Education
David W. Salyers Commissioner Department of Environment and Conservation
Jim Bryson Commissioner Department of Finance and Administration
Greg Gonzales Commissioner Department of Financial Institutions
Christi Branscom Commissioner Department of General Services
Dr. Ralph Alvarado Commissioner Department of Health
Juan Williams Commissioner Department of Human Resources
Clarence Carter Commissioner Department of Human Services
Deniece Thomas Commissioner Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Marie Williams Commissioner Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Maj. Gen. Warner Ross II Adjutant General / Commissioner Department of the Military
David Gerregano Commissioner Department of Revenue
Jeff Long Commissioner Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Stephen Smith Director Division of TennCare
Mark Ezell Commissioner Department of Tourist Development
Butch Eley Deputy Governor and Commissioner Department of Transportation
Maj. Gen. Tommy Baker Commissioner Department of Veterans Services

References

  1. ^ "Executive Departments | Tennessee Secretary of State". sos.tn.gov. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  2. ^ a b "Cabinet". www.tn.gov. Retrieved 2020-06-25.