Phil Bredesen has built a reputation for effective leadership in the arenas of business and government.

03/12/2010 Bredesen Names Appointments to Boards and Commissions Governor Phil Bredesen has appointed 43 men and women to serve on 17 state boards and commissions. “I commend all those appointed for their readiness to serve the state through its boards and commissions,” Bredesen said. “Tennesseans have always been known to give of their time and talents t... more 03/05/2010 Bredesen Appoints Hurd Circuit Court Judge Governor Phil Bredesen today appointed Rhynette Northcross Hurd of Collierville, Tenn., to the Tennessee Circuit Court for the 30th Judicial District, Division VIII. Hurd will fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge D’Army Bailey, who retired last year after 19 years on the bench. Hurd ... more 03/05/2010 Bredesen Announces Federal Farm Assistance for Seven Counties Governor Phil Bredesen today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved his request for federal farm assistance for seven additional Tennessee counties due to excessive rain and flooding that occurred in September and October. Bredesen made the request to U.S. Secretary of Agricult... more To view the documents in PDF format on this page, you will need to download and install Adobe Reader. Remaining True to the Family Budget 02/19/2010 Dear fellow Tennessean: Earlier this month, I delivered my eighth and final State of the State Address to the 106th General Assembly, and I presented a budget that has been the most difficult to... more